FEMA and FCC Announce Nationwide Emergency Alert System Test for November 17, 2026

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) on Tuesday, November 17, 2026. The test, expected to begin around 2:20 p.m. Eastern Time, will interrupt regular programming on various broadcast and communication platforms across the United States to ensure the system's readiness for national emergencies.