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America’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has tested a new method of communication by sending a nationwide text message alert to every single mobile phone in the US.
The test, which is designed to “assess the operational readiness of the infrastructure for distribution of a national message”, will be used to determine if any improvements must be made.
Of course, given the fact that the message came from president Trump, Twitter erupted with hilarious reactions to this alarming message and the inevitable memes flooded in. One thing’s for sure, people aren’t happy with president Trump having their digits.
As she so often does, Chrissy Teigen kicked off proceedings by capturing the mood of the nation.
NOOOOOOO THE ALERT. IT HAPPENED— chrissy teigen (@chrissy teigen) 1538590954
Others expressed similar displeasure.
Just got a text from a sexual predator. https://t.co/wnkaPz0CpJ— Rob Huebel (@Rob Huebel) 1538591267
All I’m saying is if they have the ability to make a national #PresidentialAlert why can’t they make a national vot… https://t.co/3tb3yhwsiL— Lauren Hogg (@Lauren Hogg) 1538591679
Can someone tell me how it’s possible for this administration to send a text alert to 300 million people but can’t… https://t.co/QblHVYOsa2— Francis Maxwell (@Francis Maxwell) 1538591998
Wow they’re onto something w this presidential alert system.... https://t.co/ElQBVfLiN4— pammy (@pammy) 1538593274
Next came the memes, so many memes.
Michelle wouldn't have let this happen #PresidentialAlert https://t.co/Imm62kTtOx— Angharad Hatt (@Angharad Hatt) 1538594050
This #PresidentialAlert wasn't necessary. https://t.co/M7aAHUkFOB— Denizcan S. (@Denizcan S.) 1538595456
Wow they’re onto something w this presidential alert system.... https://t.co/ElQBVfLiN4— pammy (@pammy) 1538593274
H/T: SomeeCards
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