out by FEMA. It’s called a Presidential Alert but the president doesn’t actually write it. It’s FEMA officials, government agencies and the White House who customize a message […]

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Did you hear a buzz Wednesday morning around 11:18? It was a “Presidential Alert” test put out by FEMA.

It’s called a Presidential Alert but the president doesn’t actually write it. It’s FEMA officials, government agencies and the White House who customize a message to fit the emergency and send it out.

The message should have broadcast on everyone’s cell phone, TV or radio. Several people did not receive the alert, most being T-Mobile customers who made that clear on twitter.

“I didn’t, I don’t even know what you’re talking about,” an I.W. Coffee customer said after the alert was set to go off.

The test was for a new system built to warn Americans of an emergency, like a terror attack or a widespread disaster but it sounds similar to an Amber Alert.

What’s all the “Buzz” about?