An event that will be staged against us?
Beware citizen, we detect a belligerent tone.
To answer your question: “What event or events would require a nationwide activation of the emergency alert system?”
Note, details about the FEMA FCC Wireless Alert System -
What alerts does WEA deliver?
Alerts from WEA cover only critical emergency situations. Consumers will receive only three types of alerts:
Alerts issued by the President <-—
Alerts involving imminent threats to safety or life
Amber Alerts
Participating carriers may allow subscribers to block all but Presidential alerts. <-—
Obey
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