[californiadisasters] Re: Nationwide Test of the Emergency Alert System in 2 Minutes!

Well a long way from CA but for what it is worth here in MA it came through on two cable channels on Comcast cable and also on a local FM station.

Unlike our local EOS which provides a blank blue screen the EAS screen was flashing green bars almost strobe light frequencies.

Audio was weak and staticy and hard to understand as the alert tones kept repeating throughout the 30 second override.

Audio on my local FM station was a bit of static but more easily understood.

I should note that the local FM station is an EM directors dream. Great for giving public safety updates for storms, flooding, blizzards as well as notices if police are chasing a fugitive. Phones answer 24/7 and programming is local rather than feed from out of state.

Note re flashing green bars; I wonder if anyone with epilepsy had a reaction to the flashing.

--- In californiadisasters@yahoogroups.com, Kim Noyes <kimnoyes@...> wrote:
>
> Nationwide Test of the Emergency Alert System Wednesday, November 9 at 2:00
> PM EST
>
> Joint FEMA/FCC Letter: National Alert System Test
> (PDF<http://www.fema.gov/pdf/eastest/fema_fcc_national_eas_letter.pdf>2MB,
> TXT <http://www.fema.gov/txt/eastest/fema_fcc_national_eas_letter.txt> 9KB)
>
> As part of our ongoing efforts to keep our country and communities safe
> during emergencies, we�re working in partnership with the Federal
> Communications Commission (FCC) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
> Administration (NOAA) to conduct the first nationwide test of the Emergency
> Alert System (EAS). The EAS test plays a key role in ensuring the nation is
> prepared for any type of hazard, and that the U.S. public can receive
> critical and vital information should it ever be needed.
>
> Over the past year, our agencies have been working with the broadcast
> community, cable operators and programmers, and other communications
> service providers that participate in the Emergency Alert System; our
> state, local, tribal, and territorial partners; and other critical
> stakeholders to help inform all members of the public regarding the
> nationwide Emergency Alert System test.
>
> Here are specific items we want everyone to know about the test:
>
> - It will be conducted Wednesday, November 9 at 2:00 PM EST.
> - It will be transmitted via television and radio stations within the
> U.S., including Alaska, Hawaii, the territories of Puerto Rico, the U.S.
> Virgin Islands, and American Samoa.
> - Similar to local emergency alert system tests, an audio message will
> interrupt television and radio programming indicating: �This is a test.�
> - When the test is over, regular programming will resume.
>
> As we get close to the test, the FCC and all of our many partners are
> working together to spread the word to as many members of the public as
> possible -- so people know what to expect when the test takes place, and no
> one is caught off guard. We're asking everyone to join us by spreading the
> word to your neighbors, co-workers, friends and family -- share this web
> page, post a message on your social media site, and feel free to embed our
> videos on your website or blog.
>
> For additional questions, visit the FAQ�s
> page<http://www.fema.gov/eastest/faqs.shtm>and the FCC
> EAS Test page <http://www.fcc.gov/nationwideeastest>.
>
> On November 9 at 2:00 PM EST, please remember:
> *don�t stress; it�s only a test..*
>
>
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