We wanted you to be aware that the National Capital Region (including Northern Virginia) is participating in a test of the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) system on April 5 between 10 and 11 A.M. Our colleagues at COG are helping 20 jurisdictions in the region coordinate the test.
Cell phones or other mobile devices will receive the following message: “A test of the [jurisdiction name] Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action required.” WEA triggers a loud noise and text message on cell phones and enabled mobile devices.