Yesterday the #ShakeAlert team was working on code updates to improve Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) alert delivery by the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system. To make sure the updates worked we ran a test using an example from the Ridgecrest/Trona region. 1/4 
Unfortunately, due to a technical glitch the test message was incorrectly sent to the communities in and around Ridgecrest and Trona. This is the first time a false alert was delivered to the public. 2/4
Our goal is to protect people and property from earthquakes and provide all people in CA, OR, and WA with a world class EEW system. 3/4
We understand how upsetting this must be for those communities of Ridgecrest and Trona, who already have a lot of experience with earthquakes and don't need a reminder. Our protocols and procedures have already been changed to reduce the chance of another false alert. 4/4
