IPAWS WEA - Required Weekly Test

EAS Text

A civil authority has issued A REQUIRED WEEKLY TEST for the following areas: Connecticut; New York; Rhode Island; at 11:41 AM on JAN 23, 2025 Effective until 12:41 PM. Message from IPAWSWEA.

ZCZC String

ZCZC-CIV-RWT-009000-036000-044000+0100-0231641-IPAWSWEA-

Description

TEST ALERT 3: The CG Research and Development Center and Federal Emergency Management Agency are conducting testing on the AquaAlerts system; no action is needed at this time. This system is meant to augment PAN-PANs and reach people in the area near a maritime emergency who may not have a VHF radio. The goal is to increase public awareness and assistance.

Instruction

TEST ALERT 3: CG RDC & FEMA are conducting testing on AquaAlerts; no action needed.