News brief: This is a test, only a test

By Sharyn  L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter

The first-ever nationwide test of the emergency alert system will take place at 11 o’clock this morning, meaning a short message will be broadcast over every radio and television station.

Sgt. Ross McDowell, deputy director of Lewis County Emergency Management, asks the public to be aware it’s only a test, and not to be alarmed.

“They don’t need to call 911 or anyone else, it’s just a test,” McDowell said.

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One Response to “News brief: This is a test, only a test”

  1. Janet says:
    Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 12:52 pm

    The test failed miserably…almost everywhere.