The first test of the national wireless emergency system by the Federal Emergency Management Agency is shown on a cellular phone in 2018. This year’s test will look a lot like this. Paul Sancya/AP
Paul Sancya/AP
Consider yourself warned. The federal government will conduct a nationwide test of the emergency alert system on Wednesday afternoon.
The test messages will be sent to all cellphones, televisions and radios. The test will emit sound and — on phones — vibration.