Just a test, but Verizon’s ‘civil emergency’ text message spells fear, confusion around N.J.
*The unfamiliar noise from Jaclyn Boruch’s cell phone startled her. She reflexively grabbed it. What she saw next scared her.
In bold red letters were the words “CMAS Alert” followed by “Civil Emergency in this area until 1:24 PM EST Take Shelter Now U.S. Govern.”
The emergency alert message took up her entire screen. It locked her Android phone for several minutes.*
The article says “thousands of people” got the message. That must have been pretty freaky if you were with a bunch of people getting the warning at the same time.
Well, now they know it works in case the Martians really invade.
I would probably immediately assume that I was about to get nuked.
Musicat
December 13, 2011, 4:06am
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Now if there is a REAL emergency, everyone will ignore it. Way to go, Verizon.