Nationwide Emergency Alert System Test

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Nationwide Emergency Alert System Test

For The First Time Ever!

On Wednesday, November 9, 2011, FEMA, DHS and FCC will conduct the first

national test of the Nationwide Emergency Alert System (EAS) test. This

nationwide test will kick off at 2:00 p.m. (EST) and run concurrently across

all time zones.

This system test is the first of its kind designed to broadcast a nationwide

message to the American public. In the history of the country, nothing like

it has been conducted on such a level.

As you may be aware, there have been tests in the past, but not of this

magnitude encompassing all regions of the Nation simultaneously. The three

(3) minute test will run concurrently on all radio and TV band stations

exceeding the previous messages broadcast which were anywhere from a 30

second to 1 minute message.

There is great concern in local police and emergency management circles about

undue public anxiety over this test. The test message on TV might not

indicate that it is just a test. Fear is that the lack of an explanation

regarding the message might create panic.

Please share this information with your family and friends so they are aware

of the test.

Here is the FEMA website that will provide more information regarding this

test: http://www.fema.gov/emergency/ipaws/eas_info.shtm