 The Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced a nationwide test of the emergency alert system scheduled for October 4th. They do these every three years and they will send out, for instance, if you've ever in a place when there's an amber alert and they impact each and every cell phone, TV, radio, weather radios, they set off these alarms. They're testing their system on Wednesday at 2.20 p.m. on October 4th. So every one of those systems will be tested that day. You want to save money and Appalachian Wireless gets that. Right now you can get up to $650 off select devices, including the latest and the greatest on the Advantage Unlimited Plan with a trade-in. Did y'all hear me? Up to $650 off select devices, including the latest and greatest with a trade-in. I'm not a math whiz, but this deal, it's amazing. And you'll be on the region's premier network. We are you. We are Appalachian Wireless. The broadcast will continue for approximately 30 minutes. This means that cell phones may receive the alert any time between 2.20 p.m. and 2.50 p.m. I have checked with the local provider Appalachian Wireless. They are participating in this program as well. So don't be alarmed. There'll be a message that'll come across and tell you not to reply to it, but it will be an activation of the nationwide system for the iPaws and wireless emergency alert system. FEMA has emphasized the importance of this nationwide test in ensuring that the emergency alert system functions smoothly and effectively in the event of a nationwide emergency or severe weather event. And it can save lives. It is a proven system that does work. Reporting for Mountain Top News, I'm Ethan Miller.