Presidential alert on phone

COLUMBUS (WCMH) – The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) scheduled a nationwide test of the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) systems, otherwise known as the presidential alert. On Wednesday, Aug. 11 starting at 2:20 p.m., users were expected to receive a text message on all compatible cellphones. There is nothing you need to do when you receive the alert. The Warning, Alert, and Response Network (WARN) Act established WEA in 2008 and it became operational in 2012. WEA is a public safety system that allows customers who own compatible mobile devices to receive geographically targeted, text-like messages alerting them of imminent threats to safety in their area. WEA enables government officials to target emergency alerts to specific geographic areas.

The Presidential alert should sound like the AMBER and weather alerts Americans are used to, but with some important differences. It can't be turned off, and will even reach phones that aren't activated or are missing a SIM card. Only devices that are fully powered off or in the middle of a phone call should go undisturbed. Where is the setting to pre-empt that noise ? And yes, I have BOTH Amber Alerts and Emergency Alerts turned off, at the bottom of Notifications HOPEFULLY, that takes care of it. That's the thing. No matter what your settings are--even if your phone is on vibrate--unless it's turned completely off, you will receive the notification with it's associated alert sound. You can't turn it off preemptively. FTA: " The Presidential alert should sound like the AMBER and weather alerts Americans are used to, but with some important differences. It can't be turned off, and will even reach phones that aren't activated or are missing a SIM card. Only devices that are fully powered off or in the middle of a phone call should go undisturbed." You can't turn it off preemptively. FTA: "The Presidential alert should sound like the AMBER and weather alerts Americans are used to, but with some important differences. It can't be turned off, and will even reach phones that aren't activated or are missing a SIM card. Only devices that are fully powered off or in the middle of a phone call should go undisturbed." Thank you for the answer.

A Presidential Alert System or Wireless Emergency Alert System is used to warn the public about dangerous weather and other critical situations through alerts on cell phones. Cibirix – Who is sending the message? The Federal Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, conducts a nationwide test of the Wireless Emergency Alerts system on telephones, radio & TV. When will we receive this message? According to the official notification by FEMA, cell towers will broadcast the WEA test for approximately 30 minutes beginning at 2:18 p.m. EDT. The test was originally set for Sept. 20, but was postponed until Oct. 3 due to “ongoing response efforts to Hurricane OKFlorence,” according to FEMA. What will the emergency alerts contain? The alert will be headed with, “Presidential Alert” and text that says, “THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed.” Why are we receiving this message? According to FEMA: “The WEA system is used to warn the public about dangerous weather, missing children, and other critical situations through alerts on cell phones.” How long will the message alert sound? According to FEMA, during the 30-minute period the message will be broadcasted, your handset will receive the alert once and the notification will last approximately one minute. Who will get the message and can you opt out? All WEA compatible cell phones that are switched on, within range of an active cell tower, and...

On Wednesday afternoon, nearly every smart phone in America blared and vibrated with an emergency alert – the first ever test of the national Presidential Alert system. The Presidential Alert is similar to the state-level systems that let police and local authorities send out AMBER Alerts and weather warnings. The biggest difference is its scale. Wednesday’s nationwide system was designed to blast a message to all 225 million smart phones in the United States – and reach about 75% of the population. News of the Presidential Alert test drew immediate criticism on some corners of social media – with some people vowing to turn off their phones, believing wrongly that they will be a captive audience of President Donald Trump. Some even mused – incorrectly – that the system would allow him to tweet to every American. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and experts say the Presidential Alert will not be Trump’s personal megaphone to America. Instead, they argue, it’s a necessary 21st-century update to the Emergency Alert System that has for decades allowed the president to authorize broadcasts on every television and radio in the country in the event of a national emergency. Here’s what you need to know about Wednesday’s test of the Presidential Alert system. When did the Presidential Alert test happen and what did it say? At 2:18 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 3, FEMA sent out the first message testing the new nationwide presidential-level Wireless Emergency Alert. The a...

Presidential alerts cannot be blocked or declined and you must acknowledge it before it will go away. The president does not contact individuals directly, but instead the message is sent through cell tower broadcasting systems, generally within about 30 minutes after the president has authorized the alert. The presidential alert system was first activated in 2012 in order to warn Americans of immediate threats, such as natural disasters, terrorist attacks, and public safety emergencies. It is also used to broadcast important presidential announcements and messages, such as those related to national security. The presidential alert system uses a text-based message with an audible alert similar to an Amber Alert. It is distinguishable from other emergency alerts because it displays the words “Presidential Alert” or “National Alert” across the top of the screen. The messages can be up to 90 characters long and include a link for further information. The presidential alert system is managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and its National Warning System (NWS) division. Receiving presidential alerts on a mobile device is voluntary and free of charge, although most commercial cellular service providers automatically opt users into the system by default. If a user opts out of receiving messages, they can do so through their mobile device’s settings or by downloading the FEMA app. It’s important to note that presidential alerts are not a way for the president to ...