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FCC Handbook for the November 9 National EAS test

FCC On-Line Emergency Alert System National Test Reporting System (FORM 1)

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Preparing for the National EAS Test
Information and Preparation for DASDEC™ Users
262kb PDF | November 2011 | R3.0

On November 9th, 2011, FEMA and the FCC will conduct the first national test of the EAS system in the lower 48 states. All broadcast radio and television stations are required to participate in this test, and report back to the FCC within 45 days with their test results.

This advisory is written to provide broadcasters with some key information about the upcoming national EAS test. Below, we provide basic background on the operations of national alerts during an “actual” emergency, as well as detail on the upcoming national EAN test procedures scheduled for November 9th, 2011.

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Q: Do you have any information on the upcoming EAN test?  What should I do and how should I prepare?