Mainers, Watch For A National Emergency Alert Test Text Wednesday

To not fear Maine, the top of the world is just not approaching Wednesday!

Do not freak out on Wednesday, once you get an alert in your cellphone at precisely 2:20pm this coming Wednesday, because the well-known line goes “That is solely a check” Clearly, it may very well be a scary factor if you do not know about it beforehand, so right here now, is your official warning.

A Nationwide Emergency Alert Check will have an effect on all U.S. iPhones, TV’s and radios, when FEMA and the FCC will likely be holding a nationwide check of the Emergency Alert System, and Wi-fi Emergency Alerts, on October 4th.

The check, is about to happen at 2:20p.m. Japanese Normal Time, and can encompass two parts that may happen on the identical time.

Right here is the way it breaks down:

• The EAS part will deal with sending the check message to televisions and radios on the time, and would be the seventh cross-U.S. check of its form.
• The second portion, of WEA, will goal all client cell telephones and smartphones. Will probably be the second check that may hit all mobile units.
• Wi-fi telephones ought to obtain a check message accompanied by a novel tone and vibrations. The messages will learn: “THIS IS A TEST of the Nationwide Wi-fi Emergency Alert System. No motion is required.”
• Folks listening to radio and tv broadcasts will hear a one-minute check message just like the common month-to-month check. It can state: “This can be a nationwide check of the Emergency Alert System, issued by y the Federal Emergency Administration Company, overlaying america from 14:20 to 14:50 hours ET. That is solely a check. No motion is required by the general public.”

So take a deep breath and chill out, as a result of it’s only a check!