Posted on 09/28/2016 9:30:25 AM PDT by MarchonDC09122009
https://www.fcc.gov/document/nationwide-emergency-alert-system-test-planned-september-28
September 26, 2016
HQ-16-068
Contact: FEMA News Desk
For Immediate Release
Nationwide Emergency Alert System Test Planned for September 28
FEMA and FCC Issue Reminder and Key Points about Test WASHINGTON – As a reminder, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a mandatory nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) on Wednesday, September 28, at 2:20 p.m. EDT.
In light of the upcoming test, the agencies share the following key informational points:
The purpose of the nationwide test is to ensure that EAS remains an effective means of warning the public about emergencies.
Periodic testing of public alert and warning systems helps to assess the operational readiness of alerting infrastructure and identify any needed technological and administrative improvements.
The nationwide test will be administered by FEMA, in cooperation with the FCC and National Weather Service, and with the participation of radio, broadcast TV, cable, satellite, and other service providers (known as “EAS Participants”).
EAS Participants are required to file reports with the FCC after the test, which the agency will analyze to determine how the test performed.
FEMA’s test message will be similar to the regular monthly EAS test messages in that the public should receive both audio and on-screen text conveying that this is only a test.
Specific language will differ slightly as it will indicate that, “This is a national test of the Emergency Alert System. This is only a test.” (emphasis added.)
The test message will be transmitted in both English and Spanish, with EAS Participants deciding which version to use for their communities. The test is intended to last approximately one minute.
How EAS works: Emergency alerts are created by authorized government agencies and sent to local radio and video service providers by local connections or through a central system administered by FEMA. The radio and video service providers then disseminate the emergency alert messages to affected communities. The FCC prescribes technical and procedural rules for communications providers’ participation in this process.
Public safety officials need to be sure that in times of an emergency or disaster, they have reliable methods and systems that will deliver urgent alerts and warnings to the public when needed. Conducting regional and national testing supports the continued use, training, and improvement of the system.
Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) will not be part of the test.
The back-up date for the test is October 5, 2016, in case the September 28 test is cancelled due to widespread severe weather or other significant events.
The test was first officially announced on July 18, 2016. FEMA and the FCC have been coordinating with EAS Participants and other stakeholders in preparation for the test. September is National Preparedness Month. In addition to conducting the nationwide EAS test, FEMA and the FCC encourage individuals to take action to prepare now and throughout the year. While government plays a role, each of us - including individuals, organizations and businesses - has important things we can do to be ready for the unexpected. Take time this month to be better prepared by following these steps:
Make an emergency plan so families know how to reconnect and reunite when an emergency strikes.
Download the FEMA App for disaster resources and to receive weather alerts, safety tips, and reminders (in English and Spanish) so you can have peace of mind and be ready for the unexpected.
Practice your preparedness. In case you are not with your family during an emergency, practice how you will communicate with each other; digitize important documents and plan a safety drill or exercise at your place of work.
Visit Ready.gov. There are easy-to-use tools and resources available for families, organizations and communities for many disasters, to include floods, tornadoes, hurricanes and wildfires at Ready.gov. ### Office of Media Relations: (202) 418-0500 TTY: (888) 835-5322 Twitter: @FCC www.fcc.gov/office-media-relations
Feel free to let us know if you received the test msg by way of TV or radio. The FCC notification indicates the test should not entail a (WEA) text sent to our cell phones.
Probably a**holes getting ready for cutting our Internet on October 1, 2016.
“digitize important documents ‘”
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What about the MILLIONS of people who don’t know how to do that-—and I’m one of them?
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It’s going to wake up all the pot smoking, welfare recipients.
Designed to interrupt Rush....
Are they going to alert us to the fact the government allowed in, and in fact aided and abetted tens of millions to enter this country illegally? Or is this alert going to advise us the government looted the American treasure on globalist adventures?
Why digitize important documents? Sure won’t help in an EMP attack...fact is you should have copies in a safe place (not bank safe deposit)...more like with a trusted friend or family member who lives close by. ..in case your home is destroyed.
At least the Wireless Emergency Alerts aren’t part of the test. No unexpected alarm noise from your cell phone - https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/wireless-emergency-alerts-wea
Do you have the coordinates for Site Y?
Check that all your weapons are zeroed in. That fields of fire are planned and cleared. All necessary counter measures are checked and current. Is that what they mean?
Good advice———I have everything in a metal strong box and my kids have copies of everything.
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Just got a strange email from Carbonite telling me my data was backed up yesterday. Don’t usually get updates like that.
An event that will be staged against us?
We need to tell everyone right now. Post it everywhere.
Probably.
http://miami.cbslocal.com/2016/08/28/u-s-ready-to-hand-over-internet-control-on-october-1st/
I DO NOT CONENT TO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://miami.cbslocal.com/2016/08/28/u-s-ready-to-hand-over-internet-control-on-october-1st/
I DO NOT CONSENT TO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!
There’s a red text banner across the top of my screen. “EAS Alert” is scrolling across it. Nothing else. No sound. No message about it being a test. It’s been going on for about an hour or two.
It’s a useless system. All our lives, they’ve been assaulting us with tests of the system. The one time we had an actual nationwide emergency, they didn’t use the Emergency Alert System.
Not really.
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