[Durham INC] Fw: National Emergency Alert System Test

[David Harris]

FYI


Thanks
David Harris
919-906-2023

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>From: "dmarsee at durhamcountync.gov" <dmarsee at durhamcountync.gov>
>Sent: Thursday, November 3, 2011 4:28 PM
>Subject: National Emergency Alert System Test
>
>
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>Ladies and Gentlemen:
> 
>Just so you are aware...on Wednesday, November 9, 2011, FEMA, DHS and FCC
>will conduct the first national test of the Nationwide Emergency Alert
>System (EAS) test. This nationwide test will kick off at 2:00 p.m. (EST) and 
>run concurrently across all time zones.
> 
>This system test is the first of its kind designed to broadcast a nationwide 
>message to the American public. In the history of the country, nothing like 
>it has been conducted on such a level. As you may be aware, there have been 
>tests in the past, but not of this magnitude encompassing all regions of the Nation
>simultaneously. The three (3) minute test will run concurrently on all
>radio and TV band stations exceeding the previous messages broadcast which 
>were anywhere from a 30 second to 1 minute
>message.
> 
>There is great concern in local police and emergency management circles 
>about undue public anxiety over this test. The test message on TV might not
>indicate that it is just a test. Fear is that the lack of an explanation 
>regarding the message might create panic. Please share this information with your
>family and friends so they are aware of the test.
> 
>Below are two websites that will provide more information regarding this 
>test:
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>http://www.fema.gov/emergency/ipaws/eas_info.shtm
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>https://nationaldialogue-emergencyalertsystem.ideascale.com/
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>Would you please send this out to all of your members.... hopeful the word 
>Will get out and minimize any confusion.
>If you have any question or need further clarification please feel free to contact me.
>J. David Marsee II
>Emergency Management Coordinator
>2422 Broad St., Durham NC 27704
>(O) 919-560-0667 (C) 919-201-9272
>dmarsee at durhamcountync.gov
> 
>“This message is being sent on a public e-mail system and may be subject to disclosure under the North Carolina Public Records Act.”
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