On Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET, the federal government will conduct a nationwide test of the emergency alert system (EAS).
The test messages will be sent to all cellphones, televisions, and radios in the United States. The test will emit sound and, on phones, vibration. The purpose of the test is to ensure that the EAS is working properly and to remind the public of what to do if they receive an actual emergency alert.
When you receive the test message, there is no need to take any action. Simply ignore the message and continue with your day. The EAS is a national public warning system that is used to deliver important emergency information to the public. EAS alerts can be used to warn people about natural disasters, terrorism, and other hazards to public safety.
The EAS is a vital part of the nation’s emergency preparedness system. By participating in the nationwide test, you can help to ensure that the EAS is ready to protect you and your loved ones in the event of a real emergency.
Here is a summary of the key points:
- What: Nationwide test of the emergency alert system (EAS)
- When: Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET
- Where: All cellphones, televisions, and radios in the United States
- What to do: Nothing. Simply ignore the message and continue with your day.
- Why: To test the EAS and remind the public of what to do in the event of a real emergency alert.
Other Countries like India is also doing the same exercise for the emergency situation. They tested three times in the spam of six months. Emergency like natural disaster and terrorism activities always create panic in their citizens. No Country is safe as Australia or India but still they want to aware their citizens as much as possible.
