Current Events > "Massive" Test of Emergency Alert System October 4th

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https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/10/01/emergency-alert-test-what-to-know/70981620007/

Get ready to not freak out. On Wednesday, October 4 at 2:20 p.m. ET, every TV, radio and cellphone in the United States should blare out the distinctive, jarring electronic warning tone of an emergency alert.

It's a test only a test.

Officially, the trial is called the Nationwide Emergency Alert Test. You know it's a test and not an actual emergency because it's accompanied by an explanation of the test.

No, it's not a national conspiracy to infect people with nanoparticles. Yes, it does go back all the way to the Cold War in the 1950s. No, we can't play you the tone we could get hit with a big fine if we did.

But mostly the test is an important way to make sure that if something really bad and really big happens, Americans can be warned quickly.

Here's what to know about the test:

The national test consists of two parts, which occur in conjunction with one another, in order to test the Emergency Alert System and the Wireless Emergency Alerts, according to FEMA.

The WEA will be directed to all cell phones, while the EAS will notify all radio and television broadcasters, cable systems, satellite radio and television providers and wireline video providers.

The message will be heard and seen pretty much everywhere. It's being conducted with the participation of radio and television broadcasters, cable systems, satellite radio companies and cell phones networks.

All across the United States, broadcast TV shows and radio will be interrupted as the emergency message goes out. That message will 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."

Cell phones will get the warning as a tone, a vibration and as a text message:
THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed.

Phones on which the main menu set to Spanish will see this: ESTA ES UNA PRUEBA del Sistema Nacional de Alerta de Emergencia. No se necesita accin.

The alert will air at the same moment across every time zone in the country starting at 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 4. The time will vary across time zones, so look to see when you might be alerted.

The test is scheduled to last approximately one minute. It will only go out once, there will be no repeats.

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Going to just mute my phone

Irony posted...

Going to just mute my phone

Won't work.

You have to shut off your phone.

Tyranthraxus posted...

Won't work.

You have to shut off your phone.

Done

This is going to create wild conspiracy theories on the internet.

legendary_zell posted...

This is going to create wild conspiracy theories on the internet.

You can bet on it.

I have to turn my phone off because if I don't the emergency noise will turn me into a cenobite

Germany has had those like 3 times recently, you get used to it.

legendary_zell posted...

This is going to create wild conspiracy theories on the internet.

It sure as hell did when the government did a similar test here in Britain. A lot of people responding to the texts being sent out with "How did the government get my phone number?" oblivious to the fact that sending these messages doesn't require knowing their phone number.

legendary_zell posted...

This is going to create wild conspiracy theories on the internet.

It already has lol, idiots claim dis test will activate da vaccine people have taken and either die or become zombies

Da crazy maga q anon i listen to says he's going to have him, his wife and his two adult children wrap deir phones in aluminum and place dem in a microwave while sitting down for an hour wearing headphones till dey think its over. Its fucking hilarious lol

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Those sound like a county wide alert, but some states' emergency management may do a weekly alert. I once interviewed for a job that included running the alerts for Riverside County (CA). Had a whole spiel prepared (I was shooting for a James Earl Jones effect). Anyway, the tests are a good thing, IMO.

Lillymon posted...

It sure as hell did when the government did a similar test here in Britain. A lot of people responding to the texts being sent out with "How did the government get my phone number?" oblivious to the fact that sending these messages doesn't require knowing their phone number.

But also the government has your phone number anyway since they're the ones responsible for giving them out. The FCC in America. Don't know what the British one is.

Tyranthraxus posted...

But also the government has your phone number anyway since they're the ones responsible for giving them out. The FCC in America. Don't know what the British one is.

I don't really know or care. But yeah. If the government wants your phone number they'll find a way. It's amazing how these people are paranoid about the most innocuous things and ignorant about all the things they'd be justified being paranoid about. Bloody idiots the lot of them, and they all vote of course...

Even this is probably considere an assault on our freedom these days by conservative nuts.

hockeybub89 posted...

Even this is probably considere an assault on our freedom these days by conservative nuts.

The outrage over interrupted Newsmax, OAN and FOX broadcasts will be heard for miles.

This happened during the Trump admin and no one cared then. Interesting they do with a different President.

Aliens

WingsOfGood posted...

Aliens

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/7/6/0/AAcJoVAAE47g.jpg

The conspiracy theories coming out about this are nuts.

So far I have heard that it's either:
A) a virus that will be forced on everyones phones allowing the government to track them -or-
B) It's finally "the signal" that will kill everyone who has a covid vaccine

People are insane.

WingsOfGood posted...

Aliens

Damn I wonder if certain communities will consider this proof that the government is moving towards alien disclosure or something like that

wait, why is it "massive"

WrkHrdPlayHrdr posted...

The conspiracy theories coming out about this are nuts.

So far I have heard that it's either:
A) a virus that will be forced on everyones phones allowing the government to track them -or-
B) It's finally "the signal" that will kill everyone who has a covid vaccine

People are insane.

The continued lack of knowledge about how much data a phone routinely shares is still shocking, NGL.

Is this in response to the NYC flood? Where people complained they didnt get a warning. So this is happening now to prevent that in future.

legendary_zell posted...

This is going to create wild conspiracy theories on the internet.

I can't believe that the United States Government allowed Donald Trump to start launching nukes against the Weather Controlling Aliens whom created hurricanes. The Aliens must be mad that some of their buddies' bodies were stolen from Peru and taken to Mexico. :(

/s

legendary_zell posted...

This is going to create wild conspiracy theories on the internet.

"This is clearly God Emperor Trump warning us that something bad is about to happen!!! We need to prepare now!"

JFK Jr. is coming back for real this time

UnholyMudcrab posted...

JFK Jr. is coming back for real this time

He's texting where to meet up.

I'll be at work when it happens. Cool...

Conspiracy theorists live in their own world, I swear. Like, I get it, you shouldn't entirely trust your government, but don't let that belief ruin your fucking life.

its a brainwashing tone ill be in my electronic free sound proof room

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YlKES.

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Wait, how come only some Marburg carriers turn into zombies?

Damn, one hour after the monthly tornado siren test.

Midwesterners, unite?

fistbump

Last bump

*waits for zombies*

Good luck to those that just got their iPhone 15, this test might break it somehow.

I took the vaccine, see you all on the other side!

also they fear the siren warning test will turn the vacciners into zombies but they have no problem swallowing all that propaganda without argument.

they have no problem trying to take ove the country through any means necessary.
they will swallow bleach, ivermecting, and god knows what else.

they will record themselves using their cell phones while attempting an insurrection without fear of reprecussion for having the cell phone on them the whole time.

b-b-b-but the vaccine, its too dangerous..

they are fine with treating those who disagree with them like animals, but when people start treating them like humans (even after they treat everyone else like shit) they automatically assume we are trying to control them..... do you not see the irony in that republicans?

You fear that which you inflict on others. If you did not inflict so much pain on people, maybe you wouldn't be scared shitless about everyone doing that to you.

This is the day.

Well hello my future zombie brethren

legendary_zell posted...

This is going to create wild conspiracy theories on the internet.

It already did, lol. I've been seeing shit about this for weeks it seems like.

But i dont wanna be mind controlled

Fin_Dawg_004 posted...

But i dont wanna be mind controlled

Yes you do @ @