Emergency Test Broadcast Fails in St. Louis, Nationally

Good thing it was only a test.

Wednesday was the first ever national test of the Emergency Alert System, and it didn't go quite as planned. Across the country, listeners reported cut-outs, skipping, even a Lady Gaga song playing instead of the usual "This is only a test" reminders.

The test cut out on St. Louis Public Radio just as it did nationally, according to operations and programming manager Mike Schrand.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) asked residents who heard the failed broadcast to write about it on Twitter @CraigAtFEMA. "We are reading, not able to answer all, but it helps (to) know what is being reported," FEMA administrator Craig Fugate tweeted. 

Residents can also email feedback to ipaws@dhs.gov. In 45 days, the FCC will receive the results of today's test.

Were you listening to the radio or watching television at 1 p.m. Wednesday? Did you hear the test? Tell us what you heard (or didn't hear) in the comments!

And thank you in advance to anyone who will turn this broadcast (especially around :31) into a dance remix.