National Emergency Alert System Flops: Were You Alerted? [POLL]

It seems the first ever test of a national alert system on TV and radio failed this afternoon. We've heard reports that the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency alert, scheduled to be issued at 2 p.m. ET, went out on radio stations and local TV stations, but was missing on cable news channels.

Mashable readers have reported not seeing the alert on SYFY, WE and CNN. Other people have said the alert, which was supposed to last 30 seconds, went on for more like 20 minutes. Twitter users have turned to the social network to share their opinions and perspective of the alert's failure, too -- "EAS" is now a trending topic in the U.S.

We want to know: Did you hear or see the alert? Share your answer in our poll and leave us a comment with more detail.

Did you hear or see the national emergency alert at 2 p.m. ET?