The government strongly recommends that users enable devices to receive emergency alerts, but it is possible to opt out. This ...

The EAS system will send alerts to cell phones that are turned on, while the WEA portion of the test will send alerts to radios and televisions.

FEMA and the FCC launched a nationwide test of the emergency alert system on Wednesday.

What should you expect? There are two components to the test that will run simultaneously: a test of the Emergency Alert System and a test of Wireless Emergency Alerts, according to FEMA.

The federal government tested its emergency alert system by sending messages to cellphones, TVs and radios. FEMA said it went well.

The test will be comprised of two portions simultaneously – the Emergency Alert System for televisions and radios, and Wireless Emergency Alerts for enabled devices that are turned on and in ...