FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) tomorrow, Oct. 4.
The national test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities. Both tests are scheduled to begin at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 4.
The WEA portion of the test will be directed to consumer cell phones. This will be the third nationwide test, but the second test to all WEA-compatible cellular devices. The test message will display in either English or in Spanish, depending on the language settings of the wireless handset.
The EAS portion of the test will be sent to radios and televisions. This will be the seventh nationwide EAS test.
FEMA and the FCC are coordinating with EAS participants, wireless providers, emergency managers and other stakeholders in preparation for this national test to minimize confusion and maximize the public safety value of the test.
The national test will reach millions of mobile phones across the country via Wireless Emergency Alerts, as well as radio and television stations via the Emergency Alert System. The purpose is to assess the effectiveness of WEA and EAS in warning the public about emergencies on the national level.
All major U.S. wireless providers participate in WEA and will transmit the test message to their subscribers. A person should receive the test alert if their mobile phone is on and within range of an active cell tower from a participating provider.
The EAS portion of the test is scheduled to last approximately one minute and will be conducted with the participation of radio and television broadcasters, cable systems, satellite radio and television providers and wireline video providers.
The test message will be similar to the regular monthly EAS test messages with which the public is familiar. It will state: “This is a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System, issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, covering the United States from 14:20 to 14:50 hours ET. This is only a test. No action is required by the public."
The Jackson County Citizens Alert System is not part of this test. We would like to take this important National test to remind all residents to sign up for Citizen Alert. If you have already signed up, please make sure your information is up-to-date.
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