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<DIV>-------- Original Message --------<BR>Subject: FW: Important Information about an Upcoming Federal Emergency<BR>Alert System Test<BR>From: "Sigman, Brian" <<a href="http://Brian.Sigman@ct.gov">Brian.Sigman@ct.gov</a>><BR>Date: Mon, November 07, 2011 9:41 am</DIV>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><FONT color=blue size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: blue; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">The announcement below is of particular relevance to individuals with hearing impairments as it pertains to a national test of the Emergency Alert System this Wednesday (November 9<SUP>th</SUP>) at 2:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><FONT color=black size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Nationwide Emergency Alert Test May Not Have Visual Disclaimer<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></div></TD></TR>
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<div><B><FONT color=black size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">On November 9, 2011, at 2 p.m. EST, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will conduct the first-ever nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) consisting of an announcement on every TV and radio channel. This system allows FEMA to communicate important information to citizens in the event of a national emergency. The November 9 alert is ONLY a test of the notification system and no action is required.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></div>
<div><B><FONT color=black size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">However, some people watching cable television may receive only an audio – not visual – notice that this is only a test due to technical limitations of the system. People with hearing impairments will see what appears to be an actual emergency alert but will not see any text on the screen indicating that this is only a test. If this applies to you, don’t be alarmed if you see what appears to be an emergency alert on November 9, it is only a test and no action is required. You can visit <A title=blocked::http://www.thearc.org/page.redir?target=http://www.fcc.gov/nationwideeastest&srcid=19390&srctid=1&erid=2059856&trid=70e6632c-8dff-4c13-b3ef-d9bb19832c63 href="http://www.thearc.org/page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fwww.fcc.gov%2fnationwideeastest&srcid=19390&srctid=1&erid=2059856&trid=70e6632c-8dff-4c13-b3ef-d9bb19832c63" target=_blank><FONT color=black><SPAN style="COLOR: black">fcc.gov</SPAN></FONT></A> for more information about the test alert.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></div></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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