Posted on 10/03/2018 12:22:56 PM PDT by Clutch Martin
At 1418 this afternoon, I did not receive the presidential test alert. I'm a little worried. I know several people that received it, no problem, same area code, same town, but not me. What did I do? Was it a technical glitch? My phone was on, I waited purposefully to see the screen that says I got it. But I didn't get it. So what now? Do I contact my senator and complain, maybe it was something I did in my past, maybe it was a phone conversation that was previously recorded by the NSA, I just don't know what to think of it!
I'm worried. What if there was a thermonuclear launch and I'm putzing around my yard whistling a Happy tune. My phone doesn't alert me to Run for Cover and suddenly without warning, it's 100 million degrees Celsius before I realize what's even happening. Can you imagine getting stuck in a situation such as that? I want to talk to the president, I think he needs to hear my concerns. Maybe I'll send off a quick online email to my senator, who is the Republican, he would understand.
By the way, it is now 1515 local time and still no test has arrived on my Android. I could be Dust in the Wind at this point in time had it been an actual Thermonuclear launch and alert. I don't even know if I could get to sleep tonight over this. I have a safe place in my garage that I occupy when there are tornadoes imminent. Maybe I should go in there... I just recently bombed it for insect infestation so it should be pretty clean... I need some soup, some chicken soup, and warm homemade bread like Mama used to make. but first I have to go putz around the yard it is finally dry enough to mow and maybe my mowing will take me to "that other place where men go" when mowing.
I received the alert, and I have discount cell service provider Tracfone.
I second the suggestion to check your Android settings for “Emergency Broadcasts”.
Well, we’re screwed if the big one hits.
THE RABBIT IS RUNNING. THE CAT CHASES THE MOUSE. SALLY HAS A NEW DRESS. That is all.
I didn’t either but my phone is older.
You might be dead and not even know it. Just dust in the wind. So don't worry, be happy.
Sung to:
Don't Worry, Be Happy.
By: Bobby McFerrin
You're standing there and realize
You've just been vaporized
Don't worry
Be happy
Hey Now! I use verizon and received one.
It said, “53-47, Trust Q”
;>)
Is Sally’s dress blue? Does it have a, ah, um, stain?
Then you are among those to be purged. Nice knowin’ ya!
There were two separate but similar systems being tested nearly simultaneously at the same time.
Both messages were issued by FEMA using the IPAWS (Integrated Public Alert and Warning System).
The test at 1418 was issued as a WEA, Wireless Emergency Alert message intended to be relayed by Cellular systems.
The WEA message is limited to 90 character messages. No audio.
These messages -are not- text messages, they are transmitted in a carrier reserved portion of the cellular system. Presidential level, including the test, message are NOT optional and if you phone can technically receive it... it should receive it.
The second test issued at 1420 was intended for broadcast and cable / satellite systems and are transmitted over the Internet to decoders which, like the WEA system, have Presidential level alerts, EAN (Emergency Action Notification) and NPT (National Periodic Test) messages hard wired into the decoder if it receives the test via the Internet or from a monitored radio or television station, it will run the message with an audio interrupt and (at a minimum) a crawl at the top of the screen.
So very very sorry.
But you have been designated as the non-suvivor in your area.
You see when the attack comes those that have been labeled as counter attackers will be warned in time to get to shelter.
When the invading army sweeps in we will rise up and destroy them. But they might get suspicious if there are no bodies at all in the kill zone. So there are certain people picked to provide the debris and it sounds like you are one.
We will remember you.
Not personally you understand.
Just when we drink a toast to the red shirts you will be included.
I got it. It said something about John’s moustache and an odd reference to partisans cheese (I think they misspelled “parmesan)”.I have to go now. Cya.
My iPhone X did get the alert.
You’re on the “Do Not Alert” list.
Sorry, it happens.
I’m Verizon, my wife and I got ours,,,Hilton Head area of SC
Senator Flake says the Kavanaugh vote can’t happen until this is fixed…
It’s a Y2K problem.
You can have mine, I don’t need it.
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