Android and iPhone users will receive Emergency Test Alert Calls today in the US

Android and iPhone users in the US will be receiving Emergency Test Alert Calls today, on October 4, 2023. This nationwide test will allow authorities to evaluate the effectiveness of emergency alert systems on mobile devices. It is an important step in ensuring the safety and well-being of the population.

FEMA and the FCC are putting the Public Alert and Warning System through a nationwide test in the United States. That means that every phone on out every carrier will ring and vibrate with an emergency notification. The Emergency Test Alert will be sent at 2:20 pm ET, and it will affect just about every Android and iPhone in the US.

During the test, your phone will ring with a unique alert and vibrate at the same time, much like an Amber Alert would. The notification will read the following:

• This is a test of the national wireless emegency alert system. No action is needed.

These test calls are part of the nationwide effort to evaluate the effectiveness of emergency alert systems. By participating in this test, users contribute to the improvement of these systems and help ensure the safety of themselves and their communities. Emergency Test Alert Calls are designed to deliver critical information to individuals during emergencies or hazardous situations.

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