FEMA, a federal agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security, was implemented to prepare for, protect against, respond to, and recover from natural disasters, manmade incidents, and terrorist attacks. Occasionally, FEMA deems it appropriate to test the EAS, otherwise known as the Emer.
FEMA will conduct a test of the nation's wireless emergency alert system on Wednesday, but its timing is a little . interesting. For starters, Russia is testing its nuclear evacuation alert system as well. Plus, Glenn explains why he believes NO ONE should be in charge of an emergency alert system if they call your cell phone a "wireless."