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Don't be caught off guard on October 4th, FEMA and the FCC are conducting a nation-wide emergency alert test. At 2:20 pm that day, all cell phones, TVs and radios are going to play that loud emergency sound and flash the test message. I'm sure this will be a disruption to your class, so plan ahead. Similar to our lock down, fire and tornado drills, it's just a test to make sure the system works, and everyone knows what to do if a true emergency were to happen. You can find full details in the article below.
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Nationwide Emergency Alert Test October 4th
FEMA and the FCC have planned a nationwide emergency alert test for October 4, 2023. A test emergency alert will be sent to all TVs, radios and cell phones at around 2:20 pm that afternoon. So don't be alarmed when everyone's phones begin making the emergency alert noise. You may even want to give your students a heads up so they don't panic. A message explaining the test will be displayed. If the test is postponed due to widespread severe weather or "other significant events", the postponed date will be October 11th. You can read the full details about the test here.
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