The audio test message was similar to regular monthly eas test messages with which the public is familiar.
Emergency alert system test today.
With its latest test of the emergency alert system eas.
The alerts are sent through broadcasters satellite digital audio services direct broadcast satellite providers cable television systems and wireless cable systems.
The emergency alert system eas is a national warning system in the united states put into place on january 1 1997 approved by the federal communications commission fcc in november 1994 when it replaced the emergency broadcast system ebs which in turn replaced conelrad it is jointly coordinated by the federal emergency management agency fema the federal communications commission.
Eas participants radio and television broadcasters cable systems satellite radio and television providers and wireline video providers deliver local alerts.
The aim of the test is to ensure that the system is working properly.
The emergency alert system eas is a national public warning system commonly used by state and local authorities to deliver important emergency information such as weather and amber alerts to affected communities.
This is a test of the national emergency alert system the intent of 2019 s test was to evaluate the readiness of the national alerting capability in the absence of internet connectivity.
Kera listeners have heard the system tested before.
The alert test went out on.
The monthly test of the all hazard statewide outdoor warning siren system coordinated with the test of the live audio broadcast segment of the emergency alert system is scheduled for 11 45 a m.
The emergency alerts have become a familiar sound since the national public alert system was first tested in early 2018 when glitches were uncovered in several provinces.
The emergency alert system eas is a national public warning system that allows the president to address the american people within 10 minutes during a national emergency.
Dallas tx today radio and television stations across the country will broadcast the first national test of the emergency alert system.