Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-10-03 22:32:21 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: AE7CCE4BAED97D5EF8E419BB6C63B0AF2F0D8DE9C424F7A9CF6133F6F5CA2559
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Original Note:
The EBS does not currently exist; it has been replaced by the Emergency Alert System (EAS) https://www.fcc.gov/emergency-alert-system While it is true that wireless alerts transmit over cellular networks, the claim that the test will transmit a virus or activate special code is false. https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_ipaws-2023_national-periodic-test-faqs.pdf
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