what is happening october 4th 2023

On October 4th, 2023, FEMA will conduct a nationwide test of its Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) at approximately 10:20 a.m. AKT. The purpose of the test is to ensure that the systems continue to be an effective means of warning the public about emergencies, particularly those on the national level. The test will last for 30 minutes and all U.S residents will automatically participate. The test messages will be sent to all TVs, radios, and cell phones. Conspiracy theories have emerged regarding a potential "blackout conspiracy" tied to the FEMA test, but these claims are unfounded.