This Is A Test, This Is Only A Test
Wednesday, November 9th, 2011 -- 11:34 AM
Just a reminder: The first-ever nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m.The U.S. Department of Homeland Security?s Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Communications Commission will conduct the test, which could last for up to three and a half minutes. The public will hear a message stating ?this is the test.?
The national-level EAS is a public alert and warning system that enables the President to address the American public during extreme emergencies. The test will be carried on broadcast radio, television, cable television, satellite radio and television services and wireline providers across all states and territories.
For more information, check out [url=http://www.fema.gov]www.fema.gov[/url].
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