1st Nationwide Emergency Alert to happen tomorrow (11/9) @ 2pm EST

[Leah]

So, the buzz is that it will affect DSL and Cable internet, too, but I haven't found any reliable links to confirm. Anyone have anything?

The nationwide test will last 30 seconds and take place at 2 p.m. It will air on all radio and TV stations including cable.

http://www.boston.com/business/technology/articles/2011/11/09/first_nationwide_test_of_emergency_alert_system_today/

What will people hear and see during the test?

Although the Nationwide EAS Test may resemble the periodic, monthly EAS tests that most Americans are already familiar with, there will be some differences in what viewers will see and hear, which is one reason for conducting a nationwide EAS test. Although the activation will include an audio message indicating that this is a test, a visual message indicating that “this is a test” may not appear on every television channel, especially for cable subscribers. This is due to the use of a “live” national code – the same code that would be used in an actual emergency. FEMA and the FCC are conducting outreach to the public, especially the deaf and hard of hearing, in advance of the test. Outreach will include specific information tailored to the needs of the deaf and hard of hearing and will be readily available at online sites. In addition, FEMA and the FCC will continue to work with EAS Participants to explore possible solutions to address this limitation.

http://www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/emergency-alert-system-nationwide-test

[GhostTX]

So...what subliminal message will be playing?

[TEAMJACOB]

T minus....

[Sergio]

I didn't hear any message. just dead air fir about a minute.

[Snatch Napkin]

Nothing here in Longview. No TV messages or tornado sirens.

I guess we're clear from the FEMA storm. Or is that what they want us to think.....

[BradM]

I had to switch to a local channel to see it. No tornado sirens though.

[Fst86gt]

So did anyone hear or see anything on radio or TV?

[BttleFedC10]

Yeah, it went off here in saginaw. Well the tornado alarm didnt but the tv message did.

Edit: I heard tornado sirens but not ours.

[Osiris]

Forgot about this. No sirens here in Carrollton that I could hear.

[GhostTX]

Sounds like I'd chalk this up as a failure.

[idrivea4banger]

Radio went dead for a few seconds, I saw the sky give off a bright flash. Did we just get reset??

[Osiris]

I was on my EMP proof bike.

[idrivea4banger]

I was on my EMP proof bike.

John Connor approves.

[suckerdin]

i heard it on the radio at work.

it was similar to the Amber Alert noises.

[momo]

emergency warnings are super gay.