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NEW DELHI: If you own a cell phone or are watching television on Wednesday in the US, a message reading ‘THIS IS A TEST’ may flash across your screen. This is part of the federal government’s routine testing of its emergency alert system, which is used to inform people about emergencies.
Here are some FAQs on the US federal government’s plan to conduct nationwide emergency alert test:
Q: What is the purpose of the nationwide emergency alert test?
A: The purpose of the test is to ensure that the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) are effective means of warning the public about emergencies, particularly those on the national level. The EAS is a national public warning system that allows the President to speak to the American people within 10 minutes during a national emergency via radio and television. The WEA are short messages that go to mobile phones to alert their owners to important information.
Q: When and how will the test be conducted?
A: The test will be conducted on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at approximately 2:20pm ET. The test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities. The WEA portion of the test will be sent to all consumer cell phones that are switched on, within range of an active cell tower, and whose wireless provider participates in WEA. The EAS portion of the test will be sent to radios and televisions via the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System-Open Platform for Emergency Networks (IPAWS-OPEN).
Q: What will the test messages say and look like?
A: The WEA test message will display in either English or Spanish, depending on the language settings of the wireless handset. The message will read: “THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed.” or “ESTA ES UNA PRUEBA del Sistema Nacional de Alerta de Emergencia. No se necesita acción.”. The message will also make a noise and the phone should vibrate. The EAS test message will last for one minute and say: “This is a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System, issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, covering the United States from 14:20 to 14:50 hours ET. This is only a test. No action is required by the public.”.
Q: What should I do if I receive or see the test messages?
A: If you receive or see the test messages, you do not need to do anything. They are only a test and do not indicate any real emergency. You can ignore them or delete them from your phone if you wish. You do not need to call 911 or any other emergency services.
Q: What if I do not receive or see the test messages?
A: If you do not receive or see the test messages, it does not necessarily mean that something is wrong with your phone, radio, or television. There are many factors that can affect whether you receive or see the test messages, such as your location, your device settings, your network coverage, your service provider, and your device compatibility. You can check with your service provider or device manufacturer if you have any questions about your device’s ability to receive or display WEA or EAS messages.
Q: Is this test related to any conspiracy theory or plot?
A: No, this test is not related to any conspiracy theory or plot. It is a routine exercise that federal law requires at least once every three years to ensure that the public warning systems are working properly. It is not a signal to activate any nanoparticles or other substances that have been allegedly introduced into people’s bodies. Such claims are false and have no scientific basis.
Here are some FAQs on the US federal government’s plan to conduct nationwide emergency alert test:
Q: What is the purpose of the nationwide emergency alert test?
A: The purpose of the test is to ensure that the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) are effective means of warning the public about emergencies, particularly those on the national level. The EAS is a national public warning system that allows the President to speak to the American people within 10 minutes during a national emergency via radio and television. The WEA are short messages that go to mobile phones to alert their owners to important information.
Q: When and how will the test be conducted?
A: The test will be conducted on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at approximately 2:20pm ET. The test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities. The WEA portion of the test will be sent to all consumer cell phones that are switched on, within range of an active cell tower, and whose wireless provider participates in WEA. The EAS portion of the test will be sent to radios and televisions via the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System-Open Platform for Emergency Networks (IPAWS-OPEN).
Q: What will the test messages say and look like?
A: The WEA test message will display in either English or Spanish, depending on the language settings of the wireless handset. The message will read: “THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed.” or “ESTA ES UNA PRUEBA del Sistema Nacional de Alerta de Emergencia. No se necesita acción.”. The message will also make a noise and the phone should vibrate. The EAS test message will last for one minute and say: “This is a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System, issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, covering the United States from 14:20 to 14:50 hours ET. This is only a test. No action is required by the public.”.
Q: What should I do if I receive or see the test messages?
A: If you receive or see the test messages, you do not need to do anything. They are only a test and do not indicate any real emergency. You can ignore them or delete them from your phone if you wish. You do not need to call 911 or any other emergency services.
Q: What if I do not receive or see the test messages?
A: If you do not receive or see the test messages, it does not necessarily mean that something is wrong with your phone, radio, or television. There are many factors that can affect whether you receive or see the test messages, such as your location, your device settings, your network coverage, your service provider, and your device compatibility. You can check with your service provider or device manufacturer if you have any questions about your device’s ability to receive or display WEA or EAS messages.
Q: Is this test related to any conspiracy theory or plot?
A: No, this test is not related to any conspiracy theory or plot. It is a routine exercise that federal law requires at least once every three years to ensure that the public warning systems are working properly. It is not a signal to activate any nanoparticles or other substances that have been allegedly introduced into people’s bodies. Such claims are false and have no scientific basis.
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