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Published on October 04, 2023
Test Messages Will be Sent to All TVs, Radios and Cell Phones
The federal government has announced that it will conduct a nationwide test broadcast on all cell phones, radios and televisions of its Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) on Wednesday, October 4 at approximately 2:20 p.m.
The test is aimed at ensuring the effectiveness of these systems in warning the public about emergencies, especially those on a national level. There is no action required from the public. It is designed to evaluate and improve emergency communication capabilities.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communication Commission (FCC), will be conducting the test. The EAS portion of the test will involve sending an emergency alert to all radios and televisions, while the WEA portion will direct alerts to all consumer cell phones.
The purpose of the Oct. 4 test is to ensure that the systems continue to be effective means of warning the public about emergencies, particularly those on the national level, according to a FEMA press release.
The nationwide test of the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) system will begin at 2:20 p.m. and last for approximately 30 minutes. All compatible wireless phones that are switched on, within range of an active cell tower and connected to wireless providers participating in WEA tests should receive a text alert message stating, “THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed.”
Radios and televisions across the nation will simultaneously broadcast a test emergency alert for about one minute. The broadcast will state: “This is a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System, issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, covering the United States from 14:20 to 14:50 hours ET. This is only a test. No action is required by the public.”
The County of Morris urges the public to be aware of this scheduled test and avoid any unnecessary panic or alarm that may arise from receiving the test alert.
For more information about the nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts, please visit www.fema.gov/alerts.
The County of Morris is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of its residents. The County’s Office of Emergency Management works diligently to coordinate emergency preparedness and response efforts to protect the community during times of crisis.
For a complete list of emergency preparedness resources, visit the Morris County Emergency Management webpage.
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