(KLZA)-- The Federal Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, will conduct a national test of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) on Wednesday, Oct. 4. This is inclusive of Wireless Emergency Alerts . A test alert will be sent to all wireless phones.

As one of several wireless carriers participating in this nationwide test, UScellular wants to ensure that everyone is aware and knows that there is no imminent danger and no action is needed.

Beginning at approximately 1:20 p.m. Wednesday, cell towers will broadcast the test for approximately 30 minutes. During this time, WEA-compatible wireless phones that are switched on, within range of an active cell tower and whose wireless provider participates in WEA, should receive the test message.

The test message will state: "THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed."

There is no charge to receive the message.