A nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) is set for Wednesday, October 4 at 1:20 p.m. The national test will help ensure that WEA and the EAS continue to be effective ways to warn the public about emergencies, particularly those on the national level.

All major U.S. wireless providers participate in WEA and will transmit the national test to their subscribers.

If your mobile phone is on and within range of an active cell tower from a participating wireless provider, you should receive the national test. Wireless providers will transmit the national test for 30 minutes, but your phone should only receive it once.

The backup test date is Wednesday, October 11. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Region 11 Emergency Manager Bobbi Risor at 402 844 2066.