NOTE: The following information was released by FEMA.
The first nationwide test of the emergency alert system will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 9, by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Federal Communications Commission and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The test may last up to 3½ minutes. The public will hear a message indicating, “This is a test.” The audio message will be the same for radio, television and cable.
The national-level emergency alert system is a public alert and warning system that enables the president of the United States to address the American public during extreme emergencies. Similar to local emergency alert system tests that are conducted frequently, the nationwide test will involve broadcast radio and television stations, cable television, satellite radio and television services and wireline providers across all states and territories.
As part of ongoing, national preparedness planning efforts, work to make the test a reality has been occurring over the past two years by FEMA; the FCC; other federal partners; state, local, tribal and territorial governments; emergency alert system participants; and others in the emergency alert system community.
While the federal, state, tribal, territorial and local governments prepare for and test their capabilities, the event serves as a reminder that everyone should establish an emergency preparedness kit and emergency plan for themselves, their families, communities and businesses. Visit www.Ready.gov for more information about how to prepare for and stay informed about what to do in the event of an actual emergency.
For more information on the nationwide test, visit: www.fema.gov/emergency/ipaws/eas_info.shtm.
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Monday, October 31, 2011
Sunday, March 13, 2011
This week declared National Flood Safety Awareness Week
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has labeled March 14 through 18 National Flood Safety Awareness Week.
Flooding is the most common, costly and deadly natural disaster in the United States each year. Ninety percent of all natural disasters in the U.S. involve flooding, and more than 20 percent of all flood insurance claims come from policies in moderate- to low-risk areas.
During National Flood Safety Awareness Week, FEMA is reminding families and businesses to take measures to ensure they are aware of their risk for flooding, to protect their homes and property from such an event, and to purchase flood insurance.
Get a kit—You may need to survive on your own after a flood or other emergency. This means having your own food, water and other supplies in sufficient quantity to last for at least three days. Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster, but they cannot reach everyone immediately.
Make a plan—Your family may not be together when disaster strikes, so it is important to plan in advance: how you will contact one another; how you will get back together; and what you will do in different situations.
Be informed—Find out if your home is at risk for flood and educate yourself on the impact a flood could have on you and your family.
More flood safety information can be found at http://www.weather.gov/floodsafety/, and to learn more about flood insurance and to find an agent, visit http://www.floodsmart.gov.
Flooding is the most common, costly and deadly natural disaster in the United States each year. Ninety percent of all natural disasters in the U.S. involve flooding, and more than 20 percent of all flood insurance claims come from policies in moderate- to low-risk areas.
During National Flood Safety Awareness Week, FEMA is reminding families and businesses to take measures to ensure they are aware of their risk for flooding, to protect their homes and property from such an event, and to purchase flood insurance.
Get a kit—You may need to survive on your own after a flood or other emergency. This means having your own food, water and other supplies in sufficient quantity to last for at least three days. Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster, but they cannot reach everyone immediately.
Make a plan—Your family may not be together when disaster strikes, so it is important to plan in advance: how you will contact one another; how you will get back together; and what you will do in different situations.
Be informed—Find out if your home is at risk for flood and educate yourself on the impact a flood could have on you and your family.
More flood safety information can be found at http://www.weather.gov/floodsafety/, and to learn more about flood insurance and to find an agent, visit http://www.floodsmart.gov.
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