On Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.(EST), the federal government will be conducting the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS). The test will last up to three and a half minutes. During this period, regularly scheduled television, radio, cable, and satellite shows will be interrupted as the system is being tested. Please inform your staff and visitors that this event will be just a test, and not a real emergency alert.
The national Emergency Alert System is an alert and warning system that can be activated by the president, if needed, to provide information to the American public during emergencies. NOAA's National Weather Service, governors, and state and local emergency authorities also use parts of the system to issue more localized emergency alerts. The test is an important exercise in ensuring that the system is effective in communicating critical information to the public in the event of a real national emergency.
Under the FCC's rules, radio and television broadcasters, cable operators, satellite digital audio radio service providers, direct broadcast satellite service providers and wire line video service providers are required to receive and transmit presidential EAS messages to the public. A national test will help federal partners and EAS participants determine the reliability of the system, as well as its effectiveness in notifying the public of emergencies and potential dangers both nationally and regionally. The test will also provide the FCC and FEMA a chance to identify improvements that need to be made to build a modernized and fully accessible Emergency Alert System.
Visit the FCC website for more information about the test, including additional answers to some frequently asked questions.
Additional links:
http://www.fema.gov/emergency/ipaws/eas_info.shtm
http://www.fema.gov/emergency/ipaws/eas_info.shtm
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Friday, November 4, 2011
Unique Christmas Boutique in Cave Creek
Northridge Community Church in Cave Creek is holding its 4th Annual Christmas Boutique,
Saturday, November 5th from 10 am to 4 pm.
6363 E Dynamite, Cave Creek AZ 85331
There will be over 50 vendors selling unique and specialty items such as gourmet food, decorations, candles, purses, jewelry, clothing, cosmetics, and much more!
Get a jump on your Christmas shopping!
This event is sponsored by Kate’s Cup – a place for moms of young children to connect, relax and grow in a fun environment.
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