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An emergency FEMA alert test will sound Oct. 4 on all U.S. TVs, radios and cellphones::On Wednesday, Oct. 4, FEMA and the FCC will launch a nationwide test of the emergency alert system.
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I’ve already heard conspiracy theories about “the US government shutting down the internet” because someone misinterpreted this test.
FSM help us 🤦♂️
My personal favorite is the theory that it’s coming ahead of the planned EMP on October 11. 🙄
Oh, so they’re already planning on the next thing, because they know this current one is silly.
There’s going to be a planned EMP?? I need to go listen to all of the conspiracy theorists so I know what to do and what’s going on!!
Probably from people old enough to live through regular tests of the Emergency Broadcast System.
The whole world will be watching. Given that this is world news.
Is there a “US only tech” community?
I’m also confused: is this community for worldwide news only? I’m ok with seeing stuff that only pertains to certain countries here.
It’s not even tech news, really. More like a service announcement only valid in the US.
The US is indeed part of the world. I would be fine with similar coverage if this were to happen somewhere else like Germany or Turkey.
This is the best summary I could come up with:
A nationwide test of the federal emergency alert system will be broadcast at approximately 2:20 p.m. EDT to cellphones, televisions and radios across the United States at around the same time.
Wireless providers that participate in the integrated public system then dispatch alerts from cell towers to compatible phones in geo-targeted areas.
To make the wireless test more accessible for people with disabilities, alerts are “accompanied by a unique tone and vibration,” according to FEMA.
So, most people whose cellphones are turned on and located within range of an active cell tower during the test should receive a message, the agency said.
FEMA’s upcoming test recently sparked a wave of conspiracy theories online, which are not based on reality and misrepresent how the technology works.
Wednesday’s test will evaluate the technological capabilities of the national alert system to reach and inform as many people as possible in case of a widespread emergency.
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April 30, 2023 4am Florida - Never forget
Ok
I’m confused why this is getting so much press.
Aren’t there normal periodic routine tests of these systems anyway?
Why the extra effort to notify people this time?
I will be asleep at this time, I work nights, is there anyway to not have this wake me up?
Shut down your phone completely before sleeping. Airplane mode might work also but I’m not really sure.
Airplane mode will work. The alerts are sent out via the mobile network. When airplane mode is turned off there is a good chance the alert will sound. There was a tornado that went through my area, the basement had no cell signal, as we were all coming out from the basement everyone’s phones started going off.
You can disable emergency alerts, idk if I recommend it, but it can be done.
My understanding is that this alert is mandatory, and will sound no matter what unless the phone is fully off. You can turn off things like Amber and Weather alerts, but my understanding is that this one (by design) cannot be disabled.
Did anyone else seem to not get it?
It has come to my realization that today is the 3rd, not the 4th.
