Dead air had taken place instead of test for emergency broadcast nationwide:
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2011/11/09/fema-conducting-national-emergency-activation-test-today/
EPIC Fail:
Some even heard Lady Gaga:
http://www.businessinsider.com/attention-your-tv-is-about-to-be-taken-over-by-the-government-2011-11-1