Nationwide Emergency Alert Test Scheduled for This Week

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) are conducting a nationwide test of emergency alert systems on October 4. The test will include the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA), with messages sent to cell phones, radios, and televisions. The purpose of the test is to ensure the effectiveness of these systems in warning the public about emergencies. This will be the third nationwide test of the WEA system and the seventh nationwide test of the EAS. The agencies are coordinating with participants and providers to minimize confusion and maximize public safety.