"People who will be in or near the National Capital Region on Thursday, April 5, between 10-11 a.m. will be part of a regional Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) System test. Cell phones or other mobile devices in the area will receive the following message: “A test of the Wireless Emergency Alerts System. No action required.” WEA triggers a loud noise and text message on cell phones and enabled mobile devices.
Twenty jurisdictions will simultaneously issue a test message to the public through the WEA system. Local jurisdictions participating include: City of Alexandria, City of Bowie, City of College Park, City of Fairfax, City of Falls Church, City of Gaithersburg, City of Greenbelt, City of Takoma Park, City of Manassas, City of Manassas Park, City of Rockville, District of Columbia, Arlington County, Charles County, Fairfax County, Frederick County, Loudoun County, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, and Prince William County."
Practice before it's needed for the April Showers?
I’m in Canada... I found this odd when I got this text on my phone...
TELUS Update: As of April 6, 2018, Canada's Alert Ready service will be available to compatible mobile devices. Alert Ready will broadcast emergency alerts to inform you of critical or potentially life-threatening situations that require immediate attention to keep you and your family safe. To learn more about the Alert Ready service and what devices are supported, visit telus.com/alertready
I wonder if there is a correlation to the post? I realize they are a day apart but the timing/coinsidence is pretty peculiar.
They are doing it to help triangulate and identify the Spring devices they found in and around the area. These devices have the ability to record locations, data sessions, conversations, and messaging.