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El Paso to Conduct Statewide Emergency Alert System Test in April 2026

KVIA••Armando Ramirez
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The El Paso City-County Office of Emergency Management, in collaboration with the Texas Division of Emergency Management, will conduct a statewide test of emergency alert systems on April 2, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This exercise aims to ensure that various public warning systems, including landline notifications, Wireless Emergency Alerts, and IPAWS, function effectively during real emergencies. Residents may receive multiple alerts during the test, all marked as 'TEST – This is a public service message.' It is crucial for the community to recognize that these alerts are part of a drill and not an actual emergency situation.

Key Details: • Test date: April 2, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. • Multiple alert systems will be tested, including WEA and IPAWS. • Residents will receive alerts labeled as 'TEST – This is a public service message.' • This is a drill, not an actual emergency.

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