SCRIPTS for NATIONAL EAS TEST PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
From the FCC:
(:15) On November 9th at __*__, your regularly scheduled programming on this and all
other networks will be interrupted with a short nationwide test of the Emergency Alert
system. This will only be a test. [*insert local time for your area – 3pm Atlantic/Puerto
Rico, 2 pm Eastern, 1 pm Central, noon Mountain, 11 am Pacific, 10 am Alaska, 9 am
Hawaii-Aleutian]
(:30) On November 9th at __*__, your radio and TV stations will participate in the firstever nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System, or EAS. At that time, your
regularly-scheduled programming will be interrupted with an announcement that a test of
the EAS is being conducted. Don’t worry – this will only be a test. For more
information, please visit the Federal Communications Commission’s website at www
(dot) fcc (dot) gov. [*insert local time for your area – 2 pm Eastern, 1 pm Central, noon
Mountain, 11 am Pacific, 10 am Alaska, 9 am Hawaii-Aleutian]
From FEMA:
(approx. :30) On November 9th at approximately 2:00 PM Eastern, the Federal
Emergency Management Agency will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert
System. It will be heard on the radio and seen on broadcast, cable, and satellite TV. As
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. Visit FEMA dot gov for more information.
(approx. :30) On November 9th at approximately 2:00 PM Eastern, your State or
Territory will participate in a Nationwide Test of the Emergency Alert System.
It will be heard on the radio and seen on broadcast, cable, and satellite TV.
As 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. Visit FEMA dot gov for more information.
Prepare. Plan. Stay Informed. On November 9th, at approximately 2:00 PM Eastern, the
State/County/Commonwealth of _ will participate in a nationwide test of the Emergency
Alert System. It will be heard on the radio and seen on broadcast, cable, and satellite TV.
This test will last for approximately three minutes and return listeners and viewers back
to regularly scheduled programming. The National EAS is a public alert and warning
system that enables the President of the United States to address the American public
during extreme emergencies. 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. Visit __*__ or FEMA dot gov
slash emergency slash ipaws for more information. [*local website, or
www.easalert.org]
Other scripts:
On November 9th, at approximately __*__, W---/K--- will participate in a nationwide test
of the Emergency Alert System. This test will last for about three minutes, after which
we’ll return to our regular programming. This is only a test! W---/K--- is proud to
participate in the Emergency Alert System to keep our [listeners][viewers] safe by giving
you advance warning of emergency situations. Remember, on November 9th, it’s only a
test! For more information, visit easalert.org.
Are you ready for the big test? On November 9th, at approximately __*__, the federal
government will conduct the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System, or
EAS. You’ll hear [and see] the test right here on W---/K---. You don’t have to do
anything to get ready – just remember, it’s only a test! For more information, visit
easalert.org.
For TV:
On November 9th, at approximately __*__, W---/K--- will participate in a nationwide test
of the Emergency Alert System. This test will last for about three minutes, after which
we’ll return to our regular programming. The scrolling text you see on the top of your
TV screen during this test may indicate that it is an “Emergency Action Notification.”
But rest assured – this is only a test! For more information, visit easalert.org.