Emergency Alert System broadcast (Blackout)

This message was sent out at 8:03 AM Eastern Standard Time on June 16, 2022 to the various radio stations that comprise the National Public Warning System. 
 URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
 CIVIL DANGER WARNING
 SPACE WEATHER PREDICTION CENTER BOULDER CO
 RELAYED BY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY WASHINGTON DC
 803 AM EST THU JUN 16 2022
NATIONAL ALERT
We interrupt our programming, this is a national emergency.
This message is transmitted at the request of the White House. This is an Emergency Action Notification. 
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has confirmed that a solar storm will likely impact the United States and the planet approximately one hour from the time this message is played.
During this time, many electronic devices and machinery may experience disruptions or interference that may render them temporarily or permanently useless. You do not need to shelter in place. 
Do not evacuate. Vehicles may experience disturbances related to the solar storm, and may stop functioning. If you are near a power transformer, fuse box, or other electrical machinery, leave the area immediately. 
Collect items required for short-term survival, including a flashlight, first aid kit, and a hand crank or battery operated radio as some basic services may be unavailable in the coming days. These may include electricity, telephone lines, electronic communications, and in some areas, running water. All citizens should remain vigilant for the remainder of this emergency.
Stay tuned to your local media station for more information.
Category:Blackout