Nationwide Emergency Alert System Test

ONLY A TEST. On November 9, 2011, at 2 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in coordination with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will conduct the first-ever nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS). At that time, an announcement will come on every TV and radio channel indicating that the emergency alert system has been activated. This is only a test. Please do not be alarmed when you see this message. You will not need to take any action.

For more information on the Emergency Alert System, please visit https://www.fema.gov/emergency/ipaws/eas_info.shtm.