Media release: As part of Federal Emergency Management Agency's ongoing efforts to keep the country and communities safe during emergencies, a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) has been planned. Working in partnership with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), FEMA will conduct the first nationwide test of the (EAS) on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 2:00 PM EST. The EAS test plays a key role in ensuring the nation is prepared for any type of hazard, and that the U.S. public can receive vital information should it ever be needed.
Over the past year, federal agencies have been working with the broadcast community, cable operators and programmers, as well as other communications service providers that participate in the Emergency Alert System; state, local, tribal, and territorial partners; and other critical stakeholders to help inform all members of the public regarding the nationwide Emergency Alert System test.
Here are specific items we want everyone to know about the test:
It will be conducted Wednesday, November 9 at 2:00 PM EST.
It will be transmitted via television and radio stations within the U.S.
Similar to local emergency alert system tests, an audio message will interrupt television and radio programming indicating: "This is a test."
When the test is over, regular programming will resume.
The test should only last 30 seconds.
Other than a 30 second interruption of radio and TV citizens should see no additional impacts from this test.
For more information contact Floyd County Emergency Management, call 706.236.5002
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