Today, communities across Texas participated in a statewide
test of emergency alert systems coordinated by the Texas Division of
Emergency Management.
If you received a test alert on your mobile phone, it
was part of this scheduled drill designed to ensure emergency alerts work
properly during real emergencies.
Because jurisdictions across the region participated in this
coordinated test, some residents may have received more than one test alert on
their mobile phone. This can occur when multiple agencies test their systems
within the same time window or when mobile devices are connected to cell towers
serving nearby jurisdictions.
Emergency alerts are used to quickly notify residents about serious
safety situations, such as:
- Severe weather
- Hazardous material incidents
- Evacuations
- Public safety emergencies
Many people are familiar with AMBER Alerts, but
emergency alerts can also be sent for other urgent situations that may
affect community safety.
Testing helps emergency managers confirm that alert systems
work correctly and helps agencies improve how alerts are delivered.
Please do not disable emergency alerts on your mobile phone.
These alerts provide important
information that can help protect you, your family, and your community during
emergencies.
If you did not receive the test alert, you may want to confirm that emergency alerts are enabled on
your device. Check your phone settings and ensure the alert types are turned
ON.
Thank you for helping keep our community prepared.