FEMA to conduct nationwide Emergency Alert System test Nov. 17

FOX23 News at 9 p.m.

WASHINGTON (KBSI) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Communications Commission will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System on Tuesday, Nov. 17.

The test is scheduled for approximately 2:20 p.m. Eastern time, or 1:20 p.m. Central time.

According to FEMA, the test will be broadcast on television and radio stations nationwide. The alert will not be sent to cellphones.

No action is required from the public.

Federal law requires FEMA to conduct a nationwide Emergency Alert System test at least once every three years.

The tests are designed to ensure the system can deliver timely emergency information to the public during disasters and other emergencies.

Following the test, FEMA and its partners will evaluate the results and identify potential improvements to the nation’s emergency alerting capabilities.

For more information about the Emergency Alert System, visit FEMA’s website.