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Village Of Deerfield: National Emergency Alert System Test

At 1:20 p.m. Wednesday, FEMA and the Federal Communications Commission will have two tests.

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Test messages will be sent to all TVs, radios, and cell phones, according to the Village.
Test messages will be sent to all TVs, radios, and cell phones, according to the Village. (Google Maps)

Press release from the Village of Deerfield:

October 3, 2023

On Wednesday, Oct 4, at 1:20 p.m., the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission will have a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA). Test messages will be sent to all TVs, Radios, and Cell Phones. Please do not be alarmed, this is only a test.

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