LentenWaxSep 7, 2025
All the houshold's phone did their thing just after 3pm. Except mine. #NationalEmergencyAlertTest
Roger MexicoOct 11, 2023
I boosted many of the warnings about the #NationalEmergencyAlertTest out of concern about the personal safety of people with #hiddenphones. I'm not sure this was an anticipated outcome... https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/amish-phone-us-government-alert-b2426792.html
Amish men ‘shunned’ after nationwide emergency alert outs them for having phones

The alarms – part of the US emergency alert drill that the government carried out on 4 October – drew the attention of the community elders in Ohio

The Independent
MistressPrime Oct 4, 2023

On Wednesday October 4th at 1:20 (CT), FEMA (the Federal Emergency Management Agency) is conducting a nationwide test of the Wireless Emergency Alert System. Cell towers will broadcast the alert for 30 minutes. Individuals may receive the test message anytime during those 30 minutes.

This can be a safety risk for those living with an abuser. During the test, phones may emit a loud noise and/or vibrate and alert abusers to the location of hidden phones. National alerts also cannot be turned off on cell phones.

If you or someone you know has a hidden emergency cell phone, please plan ahead and switch it off during the test.

Be aware that when the phone is turned back on it will still have the alert sound so do so when it is safe.

#NationalEmergencyAlertTest #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolence #hiddenphone

Show threadMistressPrime Oct 4, 2023

If you or someone you know has a hidden emergency cell phone, please plan ahead and switch it off during the test.

Be aware that when the phone is turned back on it will still have the alert sound so do so when it is safe.

#NationalEmergencyAlertTest #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolence #hiddenphone

MistressPrime Oct 4, 2023

On Wednesday October 4th at 1:20 (CT), #FEMA is conducting a nationwide test of the Wireless Emergency Alert System. Cell towers will broadcast the alert for 30 minutes. Individuals may receive the test message anytime during those 30 minutes.

This can be a safety risk for those living with an abuser. During the test, phones may emit a loud noise and/or vibrate and alert abusers to the location of hidden phones. National alerts also cannot be turned off on cell phones.

#NationalEmergencyAlertTest #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolence #hiddenphone