This message is to help raise awareness that a nationwide test of emergency alert systems has been scheduled for approximately 2:20 p.m. on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.
Details on the Nationwide Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) test scheduled for October 4, 2023:
1. On October 4, 2023, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) test.
2. The test includes sending a "test message" to all televisions, radios, and cell phones.
3. At approximately 2:20 p.m. (Eastern Time Zone) on October 4, all powered-on cellphones within range of a cell tower will receive a test alert message as part of FEMA’s nationwide test of its Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS).
**Please Note: This is a nationwide TEST and will not reflect an emergency at our school district.**