Americans warned to prepare for official emergency alert system test

 Americans have been put on notice ahead of a nationwide emergency alert test that will interrupt television and radio programming across the country.

Federal officials announced the drill will begin at approximately 2.20pm ET on November 17, with December 3 as the backup date. Officials are giving advance notice so Americans can prepare now and avoid being alarmed when the test begins. 

The Emergency Alert System (EAS) connects thousands of television and radio stations, cable systems and satellite providers to deliver potentially lifesaving warnings during emergencies. It also allows the president to address the nation during a major crisis.

 ...The test comes as governments overseas are urging households to stockpile basic supplies so they can cope with emergencies without immediate help.  The UK has advised citizens to keep three days' worth of essentials, including food and water, while former FBI deputy director Dan Bongino recently told Americans to take similar preparedness warnings seriously.

 ...Governments in the UK, Sweden, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands and France have encouraged households to keep food, water, medicines and other essentials available for emergencies. 

The UK’s updated guidance released this month recommends enough supplies for three days, helping families cope if severe weather, cyberattacks or other disruptions interrupt essential services. 

In Sweden, the country's civil defense guidance is warning households to be able to manage on their own for at least one week 'in case of crisis or war.' (Read More)

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Senior Researcher Brad Myers Comments,

The Emergency Alert System test on November 17, 2026, comes as governments in many countries around the world urge households to stockpile basic supplies so they can cope with emergencies without immediate help.

Why are all these governments warning their citizens now? What global crisis do they see coming in the near future? Buckle up, because it may soon be a bumpy ride.