tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38310516330243886282011-10-14T11:43:25.542-04:00This Blog is for Up-To-Date information about current Storm/Disaster activities. Check back frequently as information may change quickly.Heather Yateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06515406201319908958noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3831051633024388628.post-2676905610325248732011-10-14T11:41:00.000-04:002011-10-14T11:43:02.551-04:00<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-family:Consolas;">From the FEMA informational page:</span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoPlainText"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"><span style="font-family:Consolas;"></span></span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-family:Consolas;">1)The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will conduct the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) on Wednesday, November 9 at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern) and may last up to three and a half minutes.</span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoPlainText"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"><span style="font-family:Consolas;"></span></span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-family:Consolas;">2)On November 9, the public will hear a message indicating that "This is a test."The audio message will be the same for both radio and television.</span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoPlainText"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"><span style="font-family:Consolas;"></span></span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-family:Consolas;">3)A Nationwide EAS Test will help the federal partners and EAS participants determine the reliability of the system and its effectiveness in notifying the public of emergencies and potential dangers nationally and regionally.</span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoPlainText"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"><span style="font-family:Consolas;"></span></span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-family:Consolas;">4)As the Federal, State, tribal, territorial and local governments prepare for and test their capabilities, this event serves as a reminder that everyone should establish an emergency preparedness kit and emergency plan for themselves, their families, communities, and businesses.</span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoPlainText"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"><span style="font-family:Consolas;"></span></span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-family:Consolas;">5)Anyone can visit </span><a href="http://www.ready.gov/"><span style="font-family:Consolas;color:#0000ff;">www.Ready.gov</span></a><span style="font-family:Consolas;"> for more information about how to prepare for and stay informed about what to do in the event of an actual emergency.</span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3831051633024388628-267690561032524873?l=citruseoc.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bob Weschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08623021114905339764noreply@blogger.com