I received the following notice from my local police and thought I'd pass it along here because most of us are buried to our forehead in Christmas preparation right about now.Ladies and Gentlemen:
Just so you are aware...on Wednesday, November 9, 2011, FEMA, DHS and
FCC will conduct the first national test of the Nationwide Emergency
Alert System (EAS) test. This nationwide test will kick off at 2:00 p.m.
(EST) and run concurrently across all time zones.
This system test is the first of its kind designed to broadcast a
nationwide message to the American public. In the history of the
country, nothing like it has been conducted on such a level. As you may
be aware, there have been tests in the past, but not of this magnitude
encompassing all regions of the Nation simultaneously. The three (3)
minute test will run concurrently on all radio and TV band stations
exceeding the previous messages broadcast which were anywhere from a 30
second to 1 minute message.
There is great concern in local police and emergency management circles
about undue public anxiety over this test. The test message on TV might
not indicate that it is just a test. Fear is that the lack of an
explanation regarding the message might create panic. Please share this
information with your family and friends so they are aware of the test.
Below are two websites that will provide more information regarding this
test:
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word will get out and minimize any confusion.
Thanks!
John M. Malatak
Chief, Program Operations (CG-54222)
United States Coast Guard
Boating Safety Division
(202) 372-1070
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