Brits were previously told to 'keep your cool' as the emergency alert causes phones to emit a siren-like sound during the UK-wide test, which is only the second of its kind ...

When an emergency call comes in, every second counts. Now, firefighters in Kissimmee are answering faster than ever, thanks ...

Siren sounds blared from mobile phones across the UK on Sunday afternoon as the national emergency alert system underwent its second test. At approximately 3pm, devices connected to 4G and 5G networks ...

Charities warn domestic abuse victims could be put at risk by the upcoming national emergency alert drill, as its sound may reveal hidden phones. On Sunday, 7 September at around 3pm, 4G and 5G mobile ...

*WASHINGTON – FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, will conduct a nationwide test of the Emer gency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — People in the Portland metro area might have received an emergency alert test message on Thursday afternoon. Multnomah County planned to send a rare test of its wireless ...

The Malibu City Council is calling for an urgent evaluation of emergency warning systems after the city faced repeated communication failures during recent emergencies. The City Council discussed the ...

*Inmates at prisons across the U.S. were busted with cell phones during the nationwide test of emergency alert systems on Oct. 4. The Federal Emergency Management Agency and FCC conducted the tests to ...

In an actual emergency, mobile phone masts in the surrounding area will broadcast an alert. Every compatible mobile phone or tablet on 4G and 5G networks and in range of a mast will receive the alert.

Editor’s note: The above video is from previous, related coverage that was first reported on KXAN on August 26, 2025. AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austinites will receive a test emergency alert on Monday, Sept. 29 ...

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. (KPTV) - Multnomah County is planning to send a test alert for its Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system on Thursday afternoon. The county says the alert will go to the cell ...