Federal government to test emergency alarm system Wednesday

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CHARLOTTE — The federal government has announced it will be testing its emergency alarm system Wednesday.

The alert will send a loud message to your phone.

It is expected to occur at approximately 2:20 p.m.

This is the second time the government has sent a mass alert.

Those affected should also receive a text message explaining the situation.

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