Why no one should panic about a buzzing phone at 2:20 p.m. on Wednesday

Published October 5, 2023 3:57pm ET



Why no one should panic about a buzzing phone at 2:20 p.m. on Wednesday

The federal government will be conducting a nationwide cellphone, radio, and TV test on Wednesday at 2:20 p.m. EDT, the Federal Emergency Management Agency warned residents this week.

The agency said residents should not be concerned when the alarms go off, and no action will be required. The alarm is expected to last 30 minutes on cellphones and one minute on television and radios. The drill will test FEMA’s Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts.

October 05, 2023 11:57 AM

October 05, 2023 11:57 AM