Growing up, the Emergency Broadcast System was a kind of sonic boogeyman. Its signature harsh tone would cut through your favorite TV show or song on the radio, announcing that “THIS IS ONLY A TEST”.

With natural disasters becoming more unpredictable, Florida’s emergency teams have seen firsthand this year how crucial timely and reliable communication can be in saving lives. To address this rising ...

The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. Monday. The siren test will be coordinated with a check of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the ...

The monthly test of Hawai‘i’s outdoor warning sirens is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. on Feb. 2 and will be conducted in coordination with a test of the Emergency Alert System. All statewide outdoor ...