Politics & Government
Emergency Alert System to Conduct First Nationwide Test Wednesday
The system, which allows the U.S. President and other authorities to communicate with residents during emergencies, will be tested at 2 p.m.
The first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) will take place on Wednesday at 2 p.m., Gov. Malloy reminded residents this week.
The system is designed enable the President of the United States to address residents during emergencies. State and local leaders and emergency authorities, as well as the National Weather Service can also use the system to issue alerts for specific areas.
“This nationwide test will enable us to determine the reliability of the system and its effectiveness in notifying the public of emergencies and potential dangers nationally and regionally,” Malloy said in a statement released on Tuesday. “This event also serves as a reminder that all individuals, families and businesses should establish an emergency preparedness kit and emergency plan. Personal preparedness is essential to our resiliency to any emergency.”
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The test will be conducted on broadcast radio and TV stations, cable TV, satellite radio and TV services and wireline video service providers across all states and the territories of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and American Samoa.
The test will last between 30 and 60 seconds.
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