Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Oklahoma City – Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak this afternoon reminded citizens that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be conducting its first nationwide Emergency Alert System (EAS) Test on Wednesday from 1 to 2 p.m. Central Standard Time.
FEMA, in a collaborative effort with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), are testing readiness and effectiveness of the United States’ emergency warning system at a national level. Participants include all broadcasters, satellite and digital radio and television, cable television and wireline video providers. Regular programming will be interrupted during the test.
For more information about the test, visit the Oklahoma Insurance Department online at oid.ok.gov and click the front-page banner on the subject.
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About the Oklahoma Insurance Department
The Oklahoma Insurance Department, an agency of the State of Oklahoma, is responsible for the education and protection of the insurance-buying public and for oversight of the insurance industry in the state.
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