TDEM Announces Statewide Drill for Local Public Warning Systems

TDEM announces statewide drill for local public warning systems

The Texas Division of Emergency Management is conducting a statewide test of local alerting systems to evaluate effectiveness and functionality of these public warning tools.

Expect Sirens, Beeps, and Other Notifications April 2 as County Tests Emergency-Alert System

Comal County will participate in a statewide test of emergency notification systems starting at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 2. Residents will receive test emergency alerts on their cellphones, devices, landlines, email, social media, and websites. Expect to hear outdoor warning sirens. To join the county’s Regional Emergency Alert Network click here. The drill is designed to evaluate the reliability and performance of public warning systems used dur…

State to test local warning systems April 2

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) has announced a statewide test of local alerting systems to evaluate effectiveness and functionality of public warning tools. Donley County residents could receive multiple test messages from different alerting authorities as part of this test, including landline-based emergency notification systems, wireless emergency alerting and Integrated Public Warning systems. TDEM has begun notifying local…