“September is National Preparedness Month.” The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, Tennessee Association of Broadcasters and WMSR are reminding you how important it is to be ready for disasters and emergencies. Take some time to prepare an emergency kit for your home, office, and vehicle, and have an emergency plan so you and your family are ready. Visit www.tnema.org for information on how to prepare, plan and be informed.”
A statewide Emergency Alert System (EAS) test will now be at 9:30 a.m., CDT/10:30 a.m. EDT, on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016.
The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and the Tennessee Association of Broadcasters, and its members, will conduct a statewide test. The EAS broadcast will also include text message delivery via IPAWS Wireless Emergency Alert system.
A National Test EAS Test (EAN) is scheduled nationwide on Wednesday, September 28 at 1:20 p.m. CDT/2:20 p.m. EDT.
September is National Preparedness Month–EAS Test Thursday
