[GCARC] FEMA and FCC Plan Nationwide Emergency Alert Test for Oct. 4, 2023

[gguenther at gmail.com]

For your information:

FEMA, in partnership with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will
conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless
Emergency Alerts (WEA) on October 4, 2023. The test will include messages
sent to cell phones in English or Spanish and to radios and televisions.
Its purpose is to ensure the effectiveness of emergency alert systems in
warning the public about national-level emergencies. If postponed, the
backup testing date is October 11.

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Glen