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WiffenPoof

(2,404 posts)
Wed Sep 27, 2017, 02:34 PM Sep 2017

The Emergency Broadcast System or EAB on the West Coast

Okay...so there is plenty to be anxious about in the Era of Trump. The list seems endless. However, lately I have been receiving something on my TV that has added to my anxiety.

I live on the West Coast and I have Direct TV. No less than three times in the last couple of weeks, programming has been interrupted for the seldom seen Emergency Broadcast System (or what I believe they are now calling the Emergency Alert System). You know, it's the one that says "This is a test and only a test of the Emergency Alert System...etc.etc.)

After the first one a couple of weeks ago, I didn't really pay any attention in that I had not seen an EAB in many months. However, after receiving the third one this morning, I'm beginning to worry.

Could this have something to do with the rising tensions between the US and North Korea? Has anyone else noticed an increase in these broadcasting tests of the EAB?

This is becoming far too real.

-P

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The Emergency Broadcast System or EAB on the West Coast (Original Post) WiffenPoof Sep 2017 OP
Got one on my phone re. Excessive heat RandySF Sep 2017 #1
There was a test of the nationwide EAS today. WhiskeyGrinder Sep 2017 #2
Oh Boy WiffenPoof Sep 2017 #3
Russians messing with Americans Achilleaze Sep 2017 #5
Charter/Spectrum used to do this a lot in prime time across all programming at once! yallerdawg Sep 2017 #4
Someone posted about two weeks ago an emergency warning which had a time frame/deadline BigmanPigman Sep 2017 #6
No, That Wasn't Me That Posted WiffenPoof Sep 2017 #11
That means a lot of people are experiencing this. BigmanPigman Sep 2017 #14
I got the warning on Dish while watching MSNBC procon Sep 2017 #7
I Must Say... WiffenPoof Sep 2017 #15
Saw it during the REpublican presser on tax cuts MiniMe Sep 2017 #8
Come To Think Of It... WiffenPoof Sep 2017 #12
I thought that was different, that's what made me notice it MiniMe Sep 2017 #16
Same here cilla4progress Sep 2017 #9
Same on the east coast an hour ago. A test of the national system. LuckyCharms Sep 2017 #10
This message was self-deleted by its author GallopingGhost Sep 2017 #13
I heard one today nationally RhodeIslandOne Sep 2017 #17

Achilleaze

(15,543 posts)
5. Russians messing with Americans
Wed Sep 27, 2017, 02:44 PM
Sep 2017

Could well be freaking Republicans let them do it to comfort and protect their ignoble Republican draft dodger in chief, comrade casino. Could be. Anything goes in the evil era of Republican rule

yallerdawg

(16,104 posts)
4. Charter/Spectrum used to do this a lot in prime time across all programming at once!
Wed Sep 27, 2017, 02:41 PM
Sep 2017

The last few months really backed off, and I haven't seen any EAS alerts lately which interrupt shows and DVR recordings.

With so many disasters and emergencies, maybe they know it freakin' works?

BigmanPigman

(51,432 posts)
6. Someone posted about two weeks ago an emergency warning which had a time frame/deadline
Wed Sep 27, 2017, 02:46 PM
Sep 2017

attached. Was that you? I live in CA and just got one on MSNBC and I have been noticing more lately. They aren't weather or forest fires alerts either...just generic testing required by the station. I have COX Cable not Direct TV.

procon

(15,805 posts)
7. I got the warning on Dish while watching MSNBC
Wed Sep 27, 2017, 02:53 PM
Sep 2017

First I thought is was a hoax, maybe some Russian hackers, but at the same time I thought, oh, gawd no, Trump's launched WWIII and NK nukes are headed my way to California. I actually got an adrenalin rush and still feel my heart pounding from the fright. I had to call some of my family just to hear their voices, they're all Trumpers and wouldn't have understood my panic attack, but I still love them.

WiffenPoof

(2,404 posts)
15. I Must Say...
Wed Sep 27, 2017, 03:34 PM
Sep 2017

...that I had a similar reaction to the alert. I little panic attack at the thought that something horrific is about to happen. So, you are not alone.

MiniMe

(21,676 posts)
8. Saw it during the REpublican presser on tax cuts
Wed Sep 27, 2017, 03:11 PM
Sep 2017

CAme on as a National test, usually it is a local test. I'm on the East Coast.

WiffenPoof

(2,404 posts)
12. Come To Think Of It...
Wed Sep 27, 2017, 03:19 PM
Sep 2017

...the alert this morning was "National" and not local. I can't remember the last time I saw a "national" alert.

MiniMe

(21,676 posts)
16. I thought that was different, that's what made me notice it
Wed Sep 27, 2017, 03:47 PM
Sep 2017

I don't remember a "National Test" before. What are they setting us up for?

cilla4progress

(24,588 posts)
9. Same here
Wed Sep 27, 2017, 03:13 PM
Sep 2017

Came on during Rethugs tax presser. I have not seen one in years..may have just missed it. I had similar thoughts - making sure all warning systems are up and running in case they are "needed"...

LuckyCharms

(17,287 posts)
10. Same on the east coast an hour ago. A test of the national system.
Wed Sep 27, 2017, 03:15 PM
Sep 2017

I've never ever seen that in my almost 60 years.

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RhodeIslandOne

(5,042 posts)
17. I heard one today nationally
Wed Sep 27, 2017, 04:05 PM
Sep 2017

Around 2:30.

It was strange because the voice was very human and commercial sounding.

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