[californiadisasters] Tsunami Com Test Statewide on Sept. 21

National Weather Service to Conduct Tsunami Warning Communications Test Along U.S. West Coast

NOAA's National Weather Service will conduct a limited communications test of the
tsunami warning system in the coastal areas of California, Oregon, and Washington on Wed.,
Sept. 21, between 10:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time.

The West Coast/Alaska Tsunami Warning Center, located in Palmer, Alaska, will
broadcast a special test tsunami warning message, clearly labeled as a test. Upon receipt of the
test message, National Weather Service offices responsible for western coastal areas will
broadcast a brief message via NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards describing the purpose of the
test, using the required monthly test code.

If there is excessive seismic activity on the day of the test, it will be cancelled. Officials
will evaluate the success of the test and correct any problems that are identified.
Media responsible for relaying emergency information may relay the test information.
The general public can participate in the test by monitoring NOAA Weather Radio and providing
feedback online at http://www.weather.gov/test/.

NOAA Weather Radio is a direct and immediate source of weather information, including
life-saving warnings, from your local National Weather Service forecast office and for civil
emergency messages issued by local authorities. Radios are available through online retailers,
electronic retail stores, marine supply stores and mail order catalogs. Prices vary by model and
available options, and typically range between $20 and $80.

NOAA's National Weather Service is the primary source of weather data,
forecasts and warnings for the United States and its territories. NOAA's National Weather
Service operates the most advanced weather and flood warning and forecast system in the
world, helping to protect lives and property and enhance the national economy. Visit us online at
weather.gov and on Facebook.

NOAA's mission is to understand and predict changes in the Earth's environment, from
the depths of the ocean to the surface of the sun, and to conserve and manage our coastal and
marine resources. Join us on Facebook , Twitter and our other social media channels.

On the web:
NOAA's West Coast and Alaska Tsunami Warning Center: http://wcatwc.arh.noaa.gov
NOAA Tsunami portal: http://www.tsunami.gov/

Contact: Contact: Matt Ocana 801-524-5692

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