<p>America's Emergency Alert System test has been a topic of conversation for weeks now. Leading up to the test run, the US government prepped the public to not be shocked when the test goes off at 2:20 pm on October 4. Yet, it did manage to surprise people since it&nbsp;went off at 2:18 pm, two minutes before schedule.</p>

<h2><strong>Intern to blame?</strong></h2>

<p>It isn't known whether the early blaring of the FEMA Emergency Alert System was an accident or if it was sounded two minutes early on purpose.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-all-mobile-phones-to-get-emergency-alerts-as-govt-will-test-new-public-warning-system-573608">UK: All mobile phones to get siren-like alert next month as govt tests new public warning system</a></strong></p>

<p>People have been quick to report the goof-up on social media, with many chalking it up to a mistake by some poor intern. This has triggered a cascade of some pretty hilarious memes.</p>

<p>Here are some of our favourites:</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The government intern who couldn't wait and sent the FEMA alert two minutes early <a href="https://t.co/XF2RCJVfQC">pic.twitter.com/XF2RCJVfQC</a></p>
— Skeletired ❁ (@skeletired) <a href="https://twitter.com/skeletired/status/1709638849561788635?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">the intern at FEMA after accidentally setting off the national alarm 2 minutes early <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EmergencyAlertSystem?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EmergencyAlertSystem</a> <a href="https://t.co/Y0KjcW9xRi">pic.twitter.com/Y0KjcW9xRi</a></p>
— eman 🎃 (@emanresuu_) <a href="https://twitter.com/emanresuu_/status/1709637489642607046?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">“<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EmergencyAlertSystem?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EmergencyAlertSystem</a> will be issued at 2:20 PM EST”<br />
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FEMA at 2:18 PM: <a href="https://t.co/pziUroLhcn">pic.twitter.com/pziUroLhcn</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">WHY WAS IT EARLY I AINT PREORDER THAT BIH <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EmergencyAlertSystem?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EmergencyAlertSystem</a> <a href="https://t.co/nClcWWrYa9">pic.twitter.com/nClcWWrYa9</a></p>
— garfield 👺🖍🪓🧨⚔️⚔️🗡⚰️🔪⚙️🪤🔫🔪🔩⚙️💣🗡 (@garfieldtoiletz) <a href="https://twitter.com/garfieldtoiletz/status/1709634662589403454?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">FEMA sending the alert at 2:18 instead 2:20<br />
<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EmergencyAlertSystem?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EmergencyAlertSystem</a> <a href="https://t.co/0hH7Heb5iQ">pic.twitter.com/0hH7Heb5iQ</a></p>
— Tally (@DownTally) <a href="https://twitter.com/DownTally/status/1709636502945198145?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p>Oh, and let's not forget the Zombie apocalypse.</p>

<h2><strong>A zombie apocalypse</strong></h2>

<p>The FEMA announcement of a national Emergency Alert System had triggered a deluge of conspiracy theories that claimed that it would "trigger the nanochips that were implanted during the administration of the Covid vax."&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">That <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EmergencyAlertSystem?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EmergencyAlertSystem</a> was sent out to trigger the nanochips that were implanted during the administration of the covid vax.<br />
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The Zombie horde has now been activated.<br />
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May God help us all.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Got my alert. It's zombie insurrection time let's get it</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">People are going crazy 😭😂<br />
I don't want to miss this one. Do I hold my phone to my ear, or the injection site? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EmergencyAlertSystem?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EmergencyAlertSystem</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/zombieapocalypse?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#zombieapocalypse</a> <a href="https://t.co/G420St6Ru5">pic.twitter.com/G420St6Ru5</a></p>
— What's Up (@WhatsupG__) <a href="https://twitter.com/WhatsupG__/status/1709595204154515652?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nationwide-emergency-alert-test-to-hit-phones-in-us-on-wednesday-heres-all-you-need-to-know-641769">Americans brace for emergency alert test on October 4. What to expect?</a></strong></p>

<p>This was supposed to&nbsp;trigger a zombie apocalypse and turn many vaccinated Americans&nbsp;into the undead. Evidently, that didn't happen, and some people were disappointed.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Me when I didn’t turn into a vaccine zombie 😭 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EmergencyAlertSystem?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EmergencyAlertSystem</a> <a href="https://t.co/yeY1zCLh2i">pic.twitter.com/yeY1zCLh2i</a></p>
— Onions 🏳️‍🌈 (@not_onions) <a href="https://twitter.com/not_onions/status/1709635456361766951?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Please respond here if you die or turn into a zombie from the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EmergencyAlertSystem?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EmergencyAlertSystem</a> test in a few minutes… Thank you for your cooperation.</p>
— Tom Renz (@RenzTom) <a href="https://twitter.com/RenzTom/status/1709631474230505687?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2023</a></blockquote>
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— Albert Olsen, Sr. (@OlsenSr1) <a href="https://twitter.com/OlsenSr1/status/1709636078913700275?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Check on your friends! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EmergencyAlertSystem?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EmergencyAlertSystem</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/emergencyalert?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#emergencyalert</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FEMA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FEMA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/zombieapocalypse?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#zombieapocalypse</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/zombies?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#zombies</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/zombie?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#zombie</a> <a href="https://t.co/cp1HdhEK0a">pic.twitter.com/cp1HdhEK0a</a></p>
— Gina Meredith (@GinaMeredith18) <a href="https://twitter.com/GinaMeredith18/status/1709646170778386524?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p>Elon Musk too participated in the tête-à-tête, announcing that "there will be no zombie apocalypse at least for the next few years".</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Don't worry—there will be no zombie apocalypse 🧟‍♀️🧟 at least for the next few decades.<br />
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EmergencyAlertSystem?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EmergencyAlertSystem</a></p>
— Elon Musk (Parody) (@elonmuskewl) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmuskewl/status/1709637176940523955?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p>While what Musk is saying may hold some truth to it, that did nothing to stop the flood of rib-tickling memes and posts. Here are some you can't miss.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Me and my Zombie squad when the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EmergencyAlertSystem?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EmergencyAlertSystem</a> hit <a href="https://t.co/Ds4yDJalWi">pic.twitter.com/Ds4yDJalWi</a></p>
— 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐩𝐞 (@exavierpope) <a href="https://twitter.com/exavierpope/status/1709639602057650179?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Holy shit guys! I just got blasted by obnoxiously loud 5G nano particles and spilled my coffee. Is everyone else ok?<br />
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See any zombies yet? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EmergencyAlertSystem?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EmergencyAlertSystem</a></p>
— Lynda hates GOP thugs (@IvanasStairCam) <a href="https://twitter.com/IvanasStairCam/status/1709634782814969982?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p>Of course, Donald Trump made an appearance even in mid-zombie season.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Donald Trump spotted fighting against the Purge of Zombies after the FEMA mass texted the EAS to everyone around America. Donald Trump continues to fight against the Deep Stater’s trying to take control of the populous and infect their brains with lies! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EmergencyAlertSystem?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EmergencyAlertSystem</a> <a href="https://t.co/YWnwRqKfRz">pic.twitter.com/YWnwRqKfRz</a></p>
— Donald J. Trump (Parody) (@realDonParody) <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonParody/status/1709641135277195455?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p>One good Samaritan even conducted a frequency test to 'help' the people. However, as it turns out, the alert was right on time. The official notice of the alert mentioned that "FEMA will initiate the test of WEA at 2:18 pm EDT on October 4, 2023, using the National Alert&nbsp;classification of Alert Message." But, given the meme gold, we're not mad about the mix-up.</p>

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America's Emergency Alert System test has been a topic of conversation for weeks now. Leading up to the test run, the US government prepped the public to not be shocked when the test goes off at 2:20 pm on October 4.

America's Emergency Alert System test has been a topic of conversation for weeks now. Leading up to the test run, the US government prepped the public to not be shocked when the test goes off at 2:20 pm on October 4. Yet, it did manage to surprise people since it went off at 2:18 pm, two minutes before schedule. Intern to blame? It isn't known whether the early blaring of the FEMA Emergency Alert System was an accident or if it was sounded two minutes early on purpose. Also read | UK: All mobile phones to get siren-like alert next month as govt tests new public warning system People have been quick to report the goof-up on social media, with many chalking it up to a mistake by some poor intern. This has triggered a cascade of some pretty hilarious memes. Here are some of our favourites: The government intern who couldn't wait and sent the FEMA alert two minutes early pic.twitter.com/XF2RCJVfQC — Skeletired ❁ (@skeletired) October 4, 2023 × the intern at FEMA after accidentally setting off the national alarm 2 minutes early #EmergencyAlertSystem pic.twitter.com/Y0KjcW9xRi — eman 🎃 (@emanresuu_) October 4, 2023 × “#EmergencyAlertSystem will be issued at 2:20 PM EST” FEMA at 2:18 PM: pic.twitter.com/pziUroLhcn — Chris Albright (@ChrisAlbright11) October 4, 2023 × WHY WAS IT EARLY I AINT PREORDER THAT BIH #EmergencyAlertSystem pic.twitter.com/nClcWWrYa9 — garfield 👺🖍🪓🧨⚔️⚔️🗡⚰️🔪⚙️🪤🔫🔪🔩⚙️💣🗡 (@garfieldtoiletz) October 4, 2023 × FEMA sending the alert at 2:18 instead 2:20 #EmergencyAlertSystem pic.twitter.com/0hH7Heb5iQ — Tally (@DownTally) October 4, 2023 × Oh, and let's not forget the Zombie apocalypse. A zombie apocalypse The FEMA announcement of a national Emergency Alert System had triggered a deluge of conspiracy theories that claimed that it would "trigger the nanochips that were implanted during the administration of the Covid vax." That #EmergencyAlertSystem was sent out to trigger the nanochips that were implanted during the administration of the covid vax. The Zombie horde has now been activated. May God help us all. — Axiomatic Enemy of the State (@DeTocqueville14) October 4, 2023 × Got my alert. It's zombie insurrection time let's get it — 🦦✨America Is Musty✨🦦 (@DragonflyJonez) October 4, 2023 × People are going crazy 😭😂 I don't want to miss this one. Do I hold my phone to my ear, or the injection site? #EmergencyAlertSystem #zombieapocalypse pic.twitter.com/G420St6Ru5 — What's Up (@WhatsupG__) October 4, 2023 × Also read | Americans brace for emergency alert test on October 4. What to expect? This was supposed to trigger a zombie apocalypse and turn many vaccinated Americans into the undead. Evidently, that didn't happen, and some people were disappointed. Me when I didn’t turn into a vaccine zombie 😭 #EmergencyAlertSystem pic.twitter.com/yeY1zCLh2i — Onions 🏳️‍🌈 (@not_onions) October 4, 2023 × Please respond here if you die or turn into a zombie from the #EmergencyAlertSystem test in a few minutes… Thank you for your cooperation. — Tom Renz (@RenzTom) October 4, 2023 × pic.twitter.com/Op6n33BuGn — Albert Olsen, Sr. (@OlsenSr1) October 4, 2023 × Check on your friends! #EmergencyAlertSystem #emergencyalert #FEMA #zombieapocalypse #zombies #zombie pic.twitter.com/cp1HdhEK0a — Gina Meredith (@GinaMeredith18) October 4, 2023 × Elon Musk too participated in the tête-à-tête, announcing that "there will be no zombie apocalypse at least for the next few years". Don't worry—there will be no zombie apocalypse 🧟‍♀️🧟 at least for the next few decades. #EmergencyAlertSystem — Elon Musk (Parody) (@elonmuskewl) October 4, 2023 × While what Musk is saying may hold some truth to it, that did nothing to stop the flood of rib-tickling memes and posts. Here are some you can't miss. Me and my Zombie squad when the #EmergencyAlertSystem hit pic.twitter.com/Ds4yDJalWi — 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐩𝐞 (@exavierpope) October 4, 2023 × Holy shit guys! I just got blasted by obnoxiously loud 5G nano particles and spilled my coffee. Is everyone else ok? See any zombies yet? #EmergencyAlertSystem — Lynda hates GOP thugs (@IvanasStairCam) October 4, 2023 × Of course, Donald Trump made an appearance even in mid-zombie season. Donald Trump spotted fighting against the Purge of Zombies after the FEMA mass texted the EAS to everyone around America. Donald Trump continues to fight against the Deep Stater’s trying to take control of the populous and infect their brains with lies! #EmergencyAlertSystem pic.twitter.com/YWnwRqKfRz — Donald J. Trump (Parody) (@realDonParody) October 4, 2023 × One good Samaritan even conducted a frequency test to 'help' the people. However, as it turns out, the alert was right on time. The official notice of the alert mentioned that "FEMA will initiate the test of WEA at 2:18 pm EDT on October 4, 2023, using the National Alert classification of Alert Message." But, given the meme gold, we're not mad about the mix-up. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

US emergency alert goes off 2 mins early, and there were no signs of zombies. Check out hilarious memes

<p>United States will test a nationwide alert system on Wednesday (Oct 4) at 2:20 pm ET. The alert system will blare out distinctive tone of an emergency alert on all TV, radio and cellphone in the US. Officially, the trial is called the Nationwide Emergency Alert Test.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There is no need to panic if you see an emergency alert with loud blaring sound on your phone, as it is only a test and not an actual emergency. It will be accompanied by an explanation of the test.</p>

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<p>Similar kinds of emergency test also took place in India and in some parts of Europe last month.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What is the emergency alert test?</strong></h2>

<p>The nationwide emergency test consists of two parts, which occur in combination with one another, in order to test the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA). The WEA will be directed to all cellphones, while the EAS will notify all radio and television broadcasters, cable systems, satellite radio and television providers and wireline video providers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The message will be heard and seen almost every part of USA. It is being conducted with the participation of radio and television broadcasters, cable systems, satellite radio companies and cellphones networks.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>What will the emergency alert test say?</strong></h2>

<p>All across the United States, broadcast TV shows and radio will be interrupted as the emergency message goes out. That message will say:</p>

<p>“This is a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System, issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, covering the United States from 14:20 to 14:50 hours ET. This is only a test. No action is required by the public."</p>

<p>Cellphones will get the warning as a tone, a vibration and as a text message: “THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed.”</p>

<h2><strong>Timing of emergency alert test</strong></h2>

<p>The alert will air at the same moment across every time zone in the country starting at 2:20 pm ET on Wednesday (Oct 4). The test is scheduled to last approximately one minute. It will only go out once, there will be no repeats.</p>

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<h2><strong>What is the need of emergency alert test?</strong></h2>

<p>Federal emergency management coordinators want the national alert system to be active and available at every corner of the United States. This test is done to make sure that the system is still and effective way to warn Americans about emergencies, natural catastrophes, attacks and accidents at the national level.&nbsp;</p>

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United States will test a nationwide alert system on Wednesday (Oct 4) at 2:20 pm ET. The alert system will blare out distinctive tone of an emergency alert on all TV, radio and cellphone in the US.

United States will test a nationwide alert system on Wednesday (Oct 4) at 2:20 pm ET. The alert system will blare out distinctive tone of an emergency alert on all TV, radio and cellphone in the US. Officially, the trial is called the Nationwide Emergency Alert Test. There is no need to panic if you see an emergency alert with loud blaring sound on your phone, as it is only a test and not an actual emergency. It will be accompanied by an explanation of the test. Also Read | India once again sets sights on Mars, readies to launch Mangalyaan-2 Similar kinds of emergency test also took place in India and in some parts of Europe last month. What is the emergency alert test? The nationwide emergency test consists of two parts, which occur in combination with one another, in order to test the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA). The WEA will be directed to all cellphones, while the EAS will notify all radio and television broadcasters, cable systems, satellite radio and television providers and wireline video providers. The message will be heard and seen almost every part of USA. It is being conducted with the participation of radio and television broadcasters, cable systems, satellite radio companies and cellphones networks. Also Read | Elon Musk slams Canadian PM Justin Trudeau for 'crushing free speech', calls it 'shameful' What will the emergency alert test say? All across the United States, broadcast TV shows and radio will be interrupted as the emergency message goes out. That message will say: “This is a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System, issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, covering the United States from 14:20 to 14:50 hours ET. This is only a test. No action is required by the public." Cellphones will get the warning as a tone, a vibration and as a text message: “THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed.” Timing of emergency alert test The alert will air at the same moment across every time zone in the country starting at 2:20 pm ET on Wednesday (Oct 4). The test is scheduled to last approximately one minute. It will only go out once, there will be no repeats. Also Read | No pain, no gain a lie? New drug can make you lose weight without any exercise What is the need of emergency alert test? Federal emergency management coordinators want the national alert system to be active and available at every corner of the United States. This test is done to make sure that the system is still and effective way to warn Americans about emergencies, natural catastrophes, attacks and accidents at the national level. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Americans brace for emergency alert test on October 4. What to expect?

Uk tests emergency alert system on millions of phones. This is because UK government has conducted new nation emergency alert system. To know more, watch the video.

UK tests emergency phone alert system