FEMA Nationwide EAS and WEA Test Announcement

This Wednesday, 04 October 2023, FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA).

The test will consist of two portions, testing EAS and WEA capabilities. Both tests are scheduled to begin at approximately 2:20 p.m. on Wednesday, October 4 via radio, TV and Mobile Phone.

“THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed.”

Attached is the FEMA's FAQ sheet and this link is to their press release – https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20230803/fema-and-fcc-plan-nationwide-emergency-alert-test-oct-4-2023