5 THINGS TO KNOW: What to expect from Wednesday’s national test of the public alert and warning system

Oct. 3—The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Communications Commission gives information on Wednesday's nation test of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System. 1 What is the purpose of the national test? The national test will help ensure that Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) and the Emergency Alert System (EAS) continue to be effective ways to warn the public about …