Nationwide Emergency Alert System Test Conducted, Causing Interruptions and Sparking Conspiracy Theories
- FEMA and the FCC conducted a nationwide test of the emergency alert system on October 4, involving wireless phones, radios, and televisions.
- The scheduled test caused some interruptions, including press conferences at the White House and on Capitol Hill.
- Online conspiracy theories circulated about the alert test possibly triggering viruses, nanoparticles, or zombies.
- The test aims to assess the effectiveness of warning the public about national emergencies.
- This test is required by law every three years and is the third nationwide test for wireless phones.
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