Portlanders to receive emergency system test alert at 2pm Thursday

Multnomah County will send an emergency alert to up to 1 million phones (both residents and visitors included) at 2pm today.

• It's a drill to see if the county's system works before an actual emergency, like flash flooding, earthquake or wildfire.

What to expect: A high-pitched tone, two quick vibrations and a text message.

• No action is required if you receive the alert.

Don't want to be bombarded by a blaring noise during your work day? Put your phone on airplane mode or turn it off during the test.