Nationwide TEST of Emergency Alert System (EAS)
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October 31, 2026
On Tuesday, November 17, 2026, around 2:20 p.m. ET, FEMA and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS).
The test will air on radio and TV only and will not be sent to mobile phones.
No action is needed from the public.
