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An emergency FEMA alert test will sound Oct. 4 on all U.S. TVs, radios and cellphones (www.cbsnews.com)
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An emergency FEMA alert test will sound Oct. 4 on all U.S. TVs, radios and cellphones::On Wednesday, Oct. 4, FEMA and the FCC will launch a nationwide test of the emergency alert system.

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[–] 27 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I've already heard conspiracy theories about "the US government shutting down the internet" because someone misinterpreted this test.

FSM help us 🤦‍♂️

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  • [–] 9 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    My personal favorite is the theory that it's coming ahead of the planned EMP on October 11. 🙄

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