On Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 2 p.m., FEMA, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will conduct the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS). 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 critical and vital information should it ever be needed.
Here are specific details about the nationwide Emergency Alert System test.
For more information on the nationwide Emergecny Alert System test, visit FEMA at http://www.fema.gov/emergency/ipaws/eas_info.shtm.
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