US EditionTexas to Test Statewide Emergency Alerts Thursday as Storms Threaten to Interfere
The drill will send wireless alerts, TV and radio messages, and sirens to test how quickly local systems can reach residents.
- On Thursday, the Texas Division of Emergency Management is running a statewide drill to test emergency alert systems, including sirens and phone notifications, between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
- Gov. Greg Abbott has activated emergency resources ahead of severe storms expected to bring hail and damaging winds across North, West, and Central Texas, making this exercise critical for disaster preparedness.
- Texas Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd stated, "Regular training and testing of public warning systems builds readiness before disaster strikes and is an important component of community safety." La Porte and FBC will not participate, having recently completed their own tests.
- Officials stress that residents should not call 911 during the test window, and participating organizations must submit feedback summaries detailing system performance and areas for improvement.
- Waco Emergency Management coordinator Ryan Dirker noted that local siren tests remain weather dependent, while the City of San Antonio encouraged residents to use the drill as a reminder to update personal disaster plans.
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Texas agency testing public warning systems Thursday morning
The Texas Division of Emergency Management will conduct a statewide public warning system drill on Thursday.Between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., residents across Texas may receive emergency alert text messages on their phones, see alerts on local television or radio, or hear outdoor warning sirens. No action is required.Officials will be testing whether alert systems are functioning properly and identifying areas for improvement.The Texas Division of…
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