If your cellphone is set to English as the primary language, you will receive a message around 2:20 PM ET, reading, “THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed.” For those with phones set to Spanish as their primary language, the message will read, “ESTA ES UNA PRUEBA del Sistema Nacional de Alerta de Emergencia. No se necesita acción.” These messages will be accompanied by a distinctive tone and vibration, which has been described as a jarring and attention-grabbing alarm that prompts immediate attention.
National Wireless Emergency Alert System Test Scheduled for October 4
The Federal Government Will Conduct a Nationwide Test of the Wireless Emergency Alert System on October 4 to Ensure Preparedness for Real Emergencies
