Test of Emergency Alert System - November 17th
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"FEMA and the Federal Communications Commission will test the Emergency Alert System nationwide on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026, around 2:20 p.m. ET.
What to expect:
• Radio and TV programs will pause for about 1 minute to show the test message.
• You may hear the standard EAS tones.
• The message may be in English, Spanish, or both.
• Cell phones will not receive this test.
• No action is needed.
These tests help ensure emergency alerts work when they matter most..."
Shared from FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
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