Nationwide Emergency Alert System Test November 9

This Wednesday, November 9, will be the first national test (click here for more information) of the Nationwide Emergency Alert System (EAS). FEMA, DHS and FCC will conduct the test, which will run concurrently across all time zones and on all radio and TV, beginning at 1:00 p.m. (CST). Nothing like this has ever been conducted in the history of the United States. There is some concern the public will not be aware this is a test and the lack of a message might create panic. Please pass the word to co-workers, friends and family about this test so there is no undue public anxiety.