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City of Belleville
Monday October 2nd, 2023 :: 01:12 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Nationwide Test: EAS (Emergency Alert System) and WEA (Wireless Emergency Alerts) 10/4/2023 at 2:20 PM

Test Messages Will be Sent to All TVs, Radios and Cell Phones

WASHINGTON -- FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) this fall.

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, 2023. The WEA portion of the test will be directed to all consumer cell phones. This will be the third nationwide test, but the second test to all cellular devices. The test message will display in either English or in Spanish, depending on the language settings of the wireless handset.

The EAS portion of the test will be sent to radios and televisions. This will be the seventh nationwide EAS test. FEMA and the FCC are coordinating with EAS participants, wireless providers, emergency managers and other stakeholders in preparation for this national test to minimize confusion and to maximize the public safety value of the test.

The purpose of the Oct. 4 test is to ensure that the systems continue to be effective means of warning the public about emergencies, particularly those on the national level. In case the Oct. 4 test is postponed due to widespread severe weather or other significant events, the back-up testing date is Oct. 11

There is no need for action on your part. This message is a simple reminder that the test is being conducted.

As always, Be Safe.
City of Belleville

Address/Location
City of Belleville
6 Main St
Belleville, MI 48111

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 734-699-2710

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