Oct 4, 2023 · Russia tested its own emergency public warning system on Wednesday, sounding sirens across the country and interrupting some television and radio broadcasts, Reuters reported. Here's what to know...

Nov 9, 2011 · The idea was to test that EAS because the Federal Emergency Management Agency wants the president to be able to address the nation immediately in case of a terrorist attack or other disaster.

Nov 9, 2011 · For the first time ever, every American watching TV and listening to the radio anywhere in the U.S. saw or heard the test — or at least that was the plan.

Nov 8, 2011 · CHICAGO (CBS) -- CHICAGO (CBS) -- This afternoon, for the first time ever, the Emergency Alert System was tested simultaneously nationwide. The man who oversaw the test in Illinois said he's...

Oct 3, 2023 · Emergency alert messages that make up the test are divided into two groups — the Emergency Alert System (EAS) for radios and televisions, and the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) for wireless...

On Oct. 4, 2023, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will conduct a national test of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning...

Nov 8, 2011 · The first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, with emergency tones being broadcast on radio and cable and satellite television systems.

Oct 3, 2023 · Wednesday's test will be the seventh nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System. "Six previous tests were conducted over the years between November 2011 and August 2021," CBS News...

Oct 4, 2023 · A nationwide test of the federal emergency alert system started broadcasting just before 2:20 p.m. EDT to cellphones, televisions and radios across the United States.

Oct 4, 2023 · While it may be jarring at first, Wednesday's alerts were only a test. What will the emergency alert sound like? We can't play you the tone from the Emergency Alert System, but you likely know ...