Nationwide EAS Test Set for Wednesday
The FCC and the Federal Emergency Management Agency had scheduled a nationwide test of the emergency alert system at 2:20 p.m. EDT Wednesday, said FEMA and the FCC in a joint reminder Monday. "Periodic testing of public alert and warning…
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systems helps to assess the operational readiness of alerting infrastructure, and to identify any needed technological and administrative improvements," FEMA said. Broadcasters will have to file a quick report within 24 hours of the test, and a more-detailed report by Nov. 13, reminded Davis Wright in a blog post. The FCC said broadcasters affected by recent hurricanes have until then to file both reports (see 1709220061).