Tsunami Warning Communications Test (North Coast)
March 29, 2023, 11 am - 12 pm, Drill at Del Norte, Humboldt, and Mendocino Counties Only
Event Location:
Del Norte, Humboldt, and Mendocino Counties Only
<br />TV*, Radio, Outdoor Sirens, NOAA Weather Radios<br />
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*Not all Cable and Satellite TV Stations May Be Able to Participate<br />
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Event Contact:
Ryan Aylward, National Weather Service, ryan.aylward@noaa.gov
Summary:
Annual test of Tsunami Warning System to ensure it works properly during a real tsunami emergency
Full Description:
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<b>HOW THIS TEST WILL AFFECT YOU:</b><br />
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If you are watching television between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 Noon on Wednesday morning, expect to see a crawler at the bottom of the screen indicating that a tsunami warning has been issued and hear a voice indicating that it is only a test. If you don’t hear the TV audio, please remember that this is only a test.<br />
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If you are listening to the radio, you will hear alerting tones followed by a voice announcing that the test is occurring. If you have a NOAA weather radio with the Public Alert feature, the radio will automatically turn on and you will hear the same message as broadcast on radios.<br />
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In some areas, you may also hear the sounding of a tsunami siren, an airplane testing its public address system (possibly as late as 1 pm), or receive other communication tests in some local jurisdictions.<br />
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The Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system will NOT be activated for this test.<br />
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Please help us by providing any feedback for this test by emailing <a href=”mailto:ryan.aylward@noaa.gov”>ryan.aylward@noaa.gov</a>