FEMA to test emergency alerts nationwide in US today

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FEMA to test emergency alerts nationwide in US today
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Big deal, Americans are used to drills :(

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"This will be the third nationwide test, but the second test to all [wireless emergency alert ]-compatible cellular devices," FEMA said, adding"this will be the seventh nationwide EAS test."Anyone who's received an Amber Alert is familiar with how the WES system works - loud, repetitive tones followed by an on-screen alert with details of the suspected kidnapped individual and information helpful in spotting them.

When we asked FEMA for comment on the matter its response was succinct:"The posts you're citing are false," the agency told us.

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