TOMORROW: 1st Nationwide EAS Test!

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TOMORROW: The 1st Nationwide Test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) will be conducted at 2pm (EST) by FEMA (US Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency) and the FCC (Federal Communications Commission).

Although the EAS is frequently used by State and local governments to send weather alerts and other emergencies, there has never been a national activation of the system. The purpose of the November 9th Test is to assess the readiness and effectiveness of the current system and identify incremental improvements to better serve our communities in the preservation of life and property.

For more information on the Nationwide EAS Test, please visit FEMA's website: www.fema.gov

This would also be a great time to put your family's/office's/school's emergency plan to the test! Visit : ready.georgia.gov for more information.