FEMA Puerto Rico
- FEMA is working with the FCC to send out a nationwide test of the emergency alert system.
- The test was held on Wednesday, October 4 at about 2:20 p.m. EST, alerting phones, TVs and radios.
- Cell phones across the US got a text alert saying "this is a test," and "no action is needed."
Well, that was loud!
On Wednesday afternoon, your phone probably got an alert if you live in the US. Don't be alarmed, it was just a scheduled test from the emergency alert system.