Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Siren test, two emergency alert tests scheduled for Wednesday
Chatham Emergency Management Agency reminds us that on Wednesday, October 3, a local siren test and a nationwide test of both the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) will occur at different times throughout the day.
Here's what to expect:
Noon: CEMA Emergency Outdoor Warning Siren Test
Residents of Chatham County will hear a one minute emergency tone from the various sirens located throughout the county, weather pending.
2:18 PM: Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA)
What to expect: Nationally, citizens will hear a special tone and vibration on their cellular phones, with a test message to read, “THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed." Residents should only see one emergency message on their phone.
2:20 PM: Emergency Alert System (EAS)
What to expect: Nationally, citizens will hear and see a one minute test from EAS participants (e.g., radio and television broadcasters, cable systems, satellite radio and television providers, and wireline video providers). This will last for approximately one minute.
Here's what to expect:
Noon: CEMA Emergency Outdoor Warning Siren Test
Residents of Chatham County will hear a one minute emergency tone from the various sirens located throughout the county, weather pending.
2:18 PM: Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA)
What to expect: Nationally, citizens will hear a special tone and vibration on their cellular phones, with a test message to read, “THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed." Residents should only see one emergency message on their phone.
2:20 PM: Emergency Alert System (EAS)
What to expect: Nationally, citizens will hear and see a one minute test from EAS participants (e.g., radio and television broadcasters, cable systems, satellite radio and television providers, and wireline video providers). This will last for approximately one minute.
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