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The first national test of the Emergency Alert System is activated in the United States at 2:00 p.m. EST.

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Emergency Alert System

Method of emergency broadcasting in the United States

The Emergency Alert System (EAS) is a national warning system in the United States designed to allow authorized officials to broadcast emergency alerts and warning messages to the public via cable, satellite and broadcast television and AM, FM and satellite radio. Informally,…
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November 9

Day of the year

November 9 is the 313th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 52 days remain until the end of the year.
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