September 20, only a test of emergency warning systems | Government

The test will assess availability to broadcast an emergency message nationwide and will determine if improvements are needed, according to a FEMA announcement sent to local OEM offices.

Cape May County OEM Director Martin Pagliughi said, "Everyone who has a cell phone registered in the CapeRE County CodeRED program will receive the wireless emergency alert test call. The county system includes the ability to receive alerts and warnings nationwide, in addition to receiving county alerts. "

The cell towers will broadcast the wireless emergency alert test for about 30 minutes. The mobile phone should receive the message only once.

The WEA test message will be a presidential alert and read as follows: "THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is necessary. "

The emergency alert system (EAS) test message is distributed to broadcasters, cable operators, radio and satellite television providers, and fixed-line service providers will be similar to known monthly EAS test messages public. programming during an emergency weather report.

Gerald M. Thornton, director of Freeholder, in liaison with the Office of Emergency Management, said: "Cape May County has invested to improve security measures for our citizens, the CodeRED program allows us to communicate emergency. Registered users will receive messages via mobile phone, landlines and e – mail that will keep them informed of local, regional and federal emergency warnings and alerts. I encourage everyone to register on the County CodeRED system, to visit the Cape May County web page at https://capemaycountynj.gov/149/Emergency-Management and to click on the CodeRED banner to sign up for emergency notices.

In the event of unforeseen circumstances, such as a major weather event, the IPAWS national test backup date is October 3rd at 2:20 pm.