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Federal government to conduct nationwide test of emergency alert system on Wednesday

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 […]