
ALT On October 4, between approximately 2:20pm and 2:50pm ET, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will send test messages to all cell phones/devices, televisions, and radios. This is a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts. This test will ensure that these systems are able to communicate with the public about emergencies; however, it may pose a risk for individuals who have hidden devices due to abusive and/or other situations where their safety is at risk. The only way to silence the alert is to turn the device off during the alert period. Please share this alert information with individuals who may have hidden devices. More information about the test is available on FEMA's website.










