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A citywide test of Houston’s Wireless Emergency Alert system will take place early Sept. 5.

The city’s Office of Emergency Management will send out a test message at 11 a.m. Sept. 5 to mobile devices within the city of Houston and potentially others near Houston. The test is a part of a public safety alert system, according to a news release from the city of Houston.

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Who will receive the text alert?

The Wireless Emergency Alert will be sent to anyone within the city of Houston on a capable mobile device between 11 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Sept. 5…

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