On November 9, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern FEMA, in conjunction with the FCC, will conduct a nationwide test of our national Emergency Alert System.
The two agencies, as well as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have been implementing a plan to improve the EAS, including testing the readiness and effectiveness of the system on a regular basis to identify necessary improvements.
The test does not have pass or fail criteria, and it will not specifically test Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) compliant equipment.
The forum website, A National Dialogue on the Emergency Alert System, provides valid information and a venue for discussion and sharing among first responders and public safety professionals regarding the national EAS.
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