The EAS national test in 2021 was very similar to regular monthly tests typically originated by state authorities. During the test, radios and televisions across the country interrupted normal …

Jul 28, 2021 · Emergency Alert System (EAS) participants are our nation’s radio and TV broadcasters, cable TV, wireless cable systems, satellite and wireline operators. They are the …

Oct 4, 2023 · IPAWS National Test 2023 The test reached millions of mobile phones across the country via Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA), radio and television via the Emergency Alert …

IPAWS is FEMA's national system for local alerting that provides authenticated emergency and life-saving information to the public through WEA, EAS and NOAA Weather Radio.

Aug 9, 2021 · The purpose of the test is to assess the effectiveness of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) to receive and convey a national message via radio and television and of the …

Sep 25, 2025 · Local radio and television stations help communicate important warnings as Emergency Alert System (EAS) participants. In many cases, radio and TV stations continue to …

“This is a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System, issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, covering the United States from 14:20 to 14:50 hours ET.

Oct 3, 2023 · The national test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities. Both tests are scheduled to begin at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 4.

Jul 28, 2025 · The National Incident Management System (NIMS) guides all levels of government, nongovernmental organizations and the private sector to work together to prevent, protect …

Apr 4, 2024 · Broadcasting of Emergency Alert System (EAS) alerts by radio and TV stations is voluntary, except for certain EAS tests and National Alerts. No emergency National Alert has …