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National test of Emergency Alert System to be conducted Nov. 9
The first nationwide test of the Emergency
Alert System will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 2 p.m. (Eastern
Standard Time).
It will last approximately three minutes. During that time, an audio
message indicating that "This is just a test" will be broadcast
simultaneously on all radio, satellite radio, television cable stations
and wire line providers. Due to limitations in the system, the video
test message scroll may not be the same or indicate that "this is a
test."
Individuals who are not aware of the test may perceive it as an actual
emergency message, so district officials felt it was important to make
the public aware of the test ahead of the testing period.
The Federal Communications Commission and Federal Emergency Management
Agency are conducting the test as part of their ongoing efforts to keep
our country and communities safe during emergencies. The purpose of the
test is to assess the reliability and effectiveness of the system as a
way to alert the public during nationwide emergencies.
For more information, visit the
New York State Division
of Homeland Security and Emergency Services website.
