All phones, TVs, and radios will experience a loud, distinct tone when the test begins at 2:20 p.m. on Wednesday.
YORK, Pa. — Phones across the US will be buzzing at the same time, as FEMA tests its emergency alert system. The test will ensure that the system effectively warns people about emergencies—particularly at the national level.
FEMA will start the test around 2:20 on Wednesday afternoon. Millions of phones will receive a loud, distinct emergency tone, along with a text message. The text message will read, 'THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed.'Czech says the emergency alert system can also be issued at the local level. He said York County residents have likely seen the system deployed for weather or police emergencies.
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