The Nationwide Emergency Alert Test (NEAT) is a planned test for EAS and WEA systems

The test will be conducted on October 4, 2023 at 2:20PM ET.

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Test alert will see a message that reads: "THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed."

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The test is important to ensure that the EAS and WEA systems are working properly and can be used to warn the public of a real emergency.

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There is no need to take any action in response to the test alert.

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