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National Test-Emergency Alert System Rescheduled October 3, 2018
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National Test of the Emergency Alert System Rescheduled for October 3, 2018
Due to the ongoing response to Hurricane Florence, the nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) will now be conducted on the backup date of October 3, 2018.
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October 3 was the previously scheduled back-up date for the test, which was originally set for Thursday, September 20. A backup date is always planned in case of widespread severe weather or other significant events on the primary test date. The WEA portion of the test will start at 2:18 p.m. EDT on October 3, and the EAS portion will follow at 2:20 p.m. EDT. The test, being held in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, will assess the operational readiness of the infrastructure for distribution of a national message and determine whether technological improvements are needed.
For further information on the test, go to www.fema.gov/emergency-alert-test.
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Save For an Emergency During National Preparedness Month
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The final week of National Preparedness Month (NPM) 2018 begins on Sunday, September 23. Each week NPM focuses on a different action.
The theme for September 23-30 is, “Save For an Emergency.” 40 percent of all Americans do not have $400 in savings according to the
- Plan financially for the possibility of disaster.
- Complete an Emergency Financial First Aid Kit (EFFAK).
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Take action to prepare this September! You can find resources, including the NPM social media toolkit, at www.ready.gov/september.
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Teach emergency preparedness in your grade school with Student Tools for Emergency Planning (STEP).
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