National EAS Test

posted on 9.22.2011

First national test of the Emergency Alert System set for 1 pm (CST).

Virtually all radio, television and cable programming will be interrupted by the test information for approximately 60 seconds.

FEMA, the FCC and NOAA's goal is to test the readiness and effectiveness of the EAS as it currently exists today.

A more effective and functional EAS requires continual testing to identify necessary improvements so that all levels of the system can better serve our communities and deliver critical information that will save lives and property.

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Downloads & Informational sites

• www.easalert.org (PSAs, scripts, other national test info)
• National Association of Broadcasters' EAS website (PSAs, scripts, other national test info)
• Consumer Information 1-sheet
• EAS Best Practices Guide
• FEMA/IPAWS Webinar Slides
• Nationwide EAS Informational Toolkit
• National EAS Test PSA Script
• Sample PSA #1
• Sample PSA #2
• Sample PSA #3 (Spanish)
• Alternative Graphic to use during test (TV)
• Online EAS Test Reporting System & Handbook
• Radio World article: "Nationwide EAS Test Reports: Some Questions Raised, Some Answered"

Deaflink PSAs Available in English & Spanish - use login information below to download (both are case sensitive):

• ftp://deaflink.com
• Username: SDVIDEO
• Password: 15a!Ux7sd
• FCC's expanded explanation of the test (ASL version)

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