FEMA's 'Presidential Alert' emergency alert system test on Wednesday
The test was originally planned for Thursday, Sept. 20, but was postponed due to ongoing response efforts to Hurricane Florence.
This will be the first nationwide Presidential-level WEA test. The message will test a system allowing President Donald Trump, as well as future presidents, to send out nationwide emergency messages.
It will be the fourth EAS nationwide test. Previous EAS national tests were conducted in November 2011, September 2016 and September 2017 in collaboration with the FCC, broadcasters and emergency management officials in recognition of FEMA’s National Preparedness Month.
Cell towers will broadcast the WEA test for approximately 30 minutes beginning at 2:18 p.m. EDT. During this time, WEA compatible cell phones that are switched on, within range of an active cell tower, and whose wireless provider participates in WEA should be capable of receiving the test message.
Some cell phones will not receive the test message, and cell phones should only receive the message once. It cannot be opted out.
https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/what-you-need-to-know-about-femas-presidential-alert-emergency-alert-system-test-on-wednesday/70006204
Trump is commandeering your phone... What might he do next with this awesome power?
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