Why was there an emergency alert today? EAS test on Wednesday

What will the emergency alert sound like? We can't play you the tone from the Emergency Alert System, but you likely know what it sounds like. But it's only a test.
While it may be jarring at first, Wednesday's alerts are only a test.

E-news Updates - September 29, 2023 - Senator Culver

Emergency alert systems being tested on cellphones, TVs and radios across nation this week

Nationwide EAS test scheduled for Wednesday afternoon - WAKA 8

FEMA emergency alert test on August 11 didn't fail on phones

Wireless Emergency Alert System Nationwide Test Scheduled for Wednesday, October 4 - Village of North Aurora

Calhoun County EMA - Reminder: The Nationwide EAS test will be TODAY October 3rd at 1:18 CDT FEMA will issue a Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) to test the nationwide Presidential alert system.

Emergency test set to blast phones -- and conspiracy theorists are on high alert

Test messages set Oct. 4 for all TVs, radios and cellphones

FEMA will test cellphone emergency alert system Wednesday - ABC News

Emergency Alert Tests: How the Cold War Legacy Persists

FEMA Nationwide Emergency Alert and Wireless Emergency Alert TEST Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 2:20PM, THIS IS A TEST, No action is needed – City of Nelsonville, Ohio Information Blog

What is the Nationwide Emergency Alert Test on October 4th? – Lions Roar Now