• Full Title: FEMA and FCC Plan Nationwide Emergency Alert Test for Aug. 11; Test Messages Will be Sent to TVs and Radios Along with Select Cell Phones That Have Opted-in to Receive Test Messages
• Document Type(s): News Release
• Bureau(s): Public Safety and Homeland Security, Media Relations

Description:
FEMA, in coordination with the FCC, will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) this summer. Both tests will begin at 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Aug. 11