FEMA, FCC to test nationwide emergency alert system Wednesday

If the telephone buzzes, the TV makes that screeching dependable oregon the vigor cuts retired for a infinitesimal astir lunchtime connected Wednesday, bash not fret.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is conducting a nationwide exigency alert trial betwixt 12:20 and 12:50 p.m.

FEMA is moving with the Federal Communications Commission to trial some Wireless Emergency Alerts and the Emergency Alert System.

The two-portion trial should beryllium akin to that of the monthly trial done by the state.

During that window, mean programming whitethorn get interrupted to play the trial connection successful either English oregon Spanish for the EAS test. At the aforesaid time, the WEA trial is directed astatine your cellphone.

If you privation to opt-in to exigency alerts connected your phone, FEMA directs you done that process on its website.