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FEMA and FCC to Conduct Nationwide Test of Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts on Wednesday, October 4th

On October 4th, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA). The test will be broadcast to cellphones, televisions, and radios, and is intended to ensure that the EAS and WEA are operating effectively. No action is required from the public during the test, which is expected to last approximately one minute.