(DC)- Every consumer cellphone will be part of a nationwide emergency alert test in the fall. FEMA and the have scheduled the drill for Oct. 4 at 2:20 p.m. Eastern. Cellphones will receive an alert that reads: “THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed.” The text message may pop up in Spanish, depending on your settings. FEMA and the FCC say they’re coordinating with wireless providers, emergency managers and others to avoid confusion.
