The second nationwide test of the Wireless Emergency Alert will be conducted on Aug. 11 at 2:20 p.m. Eastern on smartphones that have opted in.The Wireless Emergency Alert system is used to alert public of emergenciesThe test will be conducted to ensure that the Wireless Emergency Alert and Emergency Alert System effectively warn the public. The Wireless Emergency Alert appears on smartphones, and the Emergency Alert System displays on televisions or plays on radios.Read more
