Nationwide EAS Test happening today

Local Sources- A nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System will be taking place Wednesday afternoon.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be conducting the test, which will send alerts to your phone, television, and other devices like radios. These are only tests to ensure the proper and efficient function of the Emergency Alert System. 

You do not need to do anything different during these tests. 

Officials say the tests will begin at 2:20 PM eastern and will end at 2:50 PM eastern.