This Is Only A Test - National Emergency Alert System - Sept 27

A test of the national Emergency Alert System is scheduled for Sept 27th at 10:20 am.

A test of the nation-wide Emergency Alert System is scheduled for Wednesday, September 27th at about 10:20 AM Alaska Time (2:20 PM EDT). This is only a test.  The Emergency Alert System (EAS) is used by Federal authorities to send warnings via broadcast, cable, satellite, and wireline communications pathways.

The test will occur nationwide.  The purpose of the test is to help FEMA and communication industries maintain and improve alert and warning capabilities at the Federal, state, and local levels.  Public alert and warning tools are essential to save lives and protect property during times of national, state, regional, and local emergencies.