On Nov 17 at 2:20 PM ET, FEMA and @FCC will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System on TV and radio.
What happened
FEMA and the FCC will run a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System on TV and radio on 17 November at 2:20 PM ET. FEMA says the regular, legally required test makes sure emergency messages can reach people.
What it means for you: If you live in the US, you may hear or see a test alert on TV or radio on 17 November. No action is needed, but it is a good…
Official source: FEMA (@fema on X) (post on X): On Nov 17 at 2:20 PM ET, FEMA and @FCC will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System on TV and radio.
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