Emergency Alert Test: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Emergency Alert Test: What to Expect and How to Prepare Introduction On October 4, 2023, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will conduct a nationwide emergency alert test. The test will begin at 2:20 PM Eastern Time (ET) and will last for approximately five minutes. What to Expect During the test, you may receive an emergency alert on your television, radio, or mobile phone. The alert will be a test message and will not indicate a real emergency. The alert will be accompanied by a loud tone or vibration. The message will state that this is a test of the National Emergency Alert System and will provide instructions on what to do in the event of a real emergency. How to Prepare There is no need to take any special action to prepare for the test. However, you may want to take this opportunity to review your emergency plan and make sure that you have all the supplies you need in case of a real emergency. Here are some