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FEMA Emergency Alert System Test TODAY at 1:20 PM Central Time
Here is what to keep in mind during the nationwide WEA test:
Key details regarding the EAS test:
FEMA Emergency Alert System Test TODAY at 1:20 PM Central Time 
FEMA testing nationwide emergency alert systems Wednesday afternoon
The nationwide Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) test is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.Here is what to keep in mind during the nationwide WEA test:
- Starting at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET, cell towers will broadcast the test for about 30 minutes. During this period, WEA-compatible wireless phones that are powered on, within range of an active cell tower, and linked to a participating wireless provider should be capable of receiving the test message.
- The message on consumers' phones will read: "THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed."
- For phones set to Spanish, it will display: "ESTA ES UNA PRUEBA del Sistema Nacional de Alerta de Emergencia. No se necesita acción."
- WEA alerts come with a unique tone and vibration to ensure accessibility for everyone, including individuals with disabilities.
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- The EAS segment of the test will last approximately one minute. It will involve radio and television broadcasters, cable systems, satellite radio and television providers, and wireline video providers.
Address/Location
Gibson County Sheriff
112 E Emerson St
Princeton, IN 47670
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 812-385-3496