emergency alert system

As you have probably already heard, the nation-wide Emergency Alert System test is scheduled to take place today, November 9th, at 2:00 p.m. est.

The test will interrupt regularly scheduled television, radio, cable, and satellite shows for approximately 30 seconds with a series of beeps and a message stating, "This is a test". Watch the below video for more information from FEMA's Administrator, Craig Fugate.
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In an effort to strengthen our nation's preparedness and resiliency, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will conduct the first nation-wide test of the Emergency Alert System on November 9th, at 2 p.m. eastern standard time.

The test will interrupt regularly scheduled television, radio, cable, and satellite shows for up to three and a half minutes.  As your partner in preparedness, we would would like to remind all Agility members that this event will be just a test, and not a real emergency alert. continue reading...