Your cellphone and millions of others will sound off at the exact same time with a new public emergency alert system called “Alert Ready”

The test will begin Monday at 1:55pm and is in place to warn the public of imminent threats, things like tornadoes, floods and fires, water contamination and Amber alerts.

What will it sound like? The alert could make a distinctive noise or just buzz. You’ll have to look at the alert before your phone can go back to normal

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