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FEMA and FCC Plan Nationwide Emergency Alert Test for Aug ...

[Search domain fema.gov] https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20210611/fema-and-fcc-plan-nationwide-emergency-alert-test-aug-11-test-messages-will
The national test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities. Both tests will begin at 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Aug. 11. The Wireless Emergency Alert portion of the test will be directed only to consumer cell phones where the subscriber has opted-in to receive test messages.

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WEA and EAS capabilities. Both tests will begin at 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Aug. 11. The Wireless Emergency Alert portion of the test will be directed only to consumer cell phones where the subscriber has opted-in to receive test messages.

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okay. is EAS he text part, and WEA is what???

http://wirelessrercarchive.gatech.edu/sites/default/files/content/newroom/WEA%20vs.%20EAS%20One%20Page%20Handout.pdf

EAS vs. WEA ACCESSIBILITY CHARACTERISTICS
 EAS – Alerts sent to TV, radio, cable, and satellite services. Longer message content.
 WEA – Message sent to a mobile device. Message limited to 90 characters.