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Statewide emergency alert test scheduled for next week
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The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is conducting a statewide Wireless Emergency Alert test on Thursday, April 2, with mobile alerts sent between 10 a.m.
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Resident
MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingThe WEA test will arrive on Fort Worth phones at approximately 10 a.m. on April 2; residents traveling between cities may receive multiple alerts. This is also the City's active push for ReadyFW enrollment, which provides city-specific notifications beyond the statewide WEA system.
Journalist
LowLow significance — routine or procedural itemThe article introduces ReadyFW as Fort Worth's 'new' alert and notification system built on Smart911 but provides no launch date, enrollment figures, or comparison to a prior system. Those details are verifiable and would contextualize how prepared the city's alert infrastructure is ahead of storm season.
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Open source →A statewide emergency alert test is being conducted across Texas as part of a coordinated drill led by the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM). You will receive a test Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) on your mobile phone. The message will clearly state that it is a TEST and that no emergency is occurring.
The test will take place on Thursday, April 2, with mobile alerts being sent out between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. In Fort Worth, the test alert is planned for 10 a.m. Residents should also be aware that multiple mobile alerts could be possible if traveling between cities during the test. Outdoor warning sirens WILL NOT be activated at this time. The next regular siren test is scheduled for Wednesday, April 1, at 1 p.m.
No action is required as this is only a test to ensure emergency systems are working properly. A typical message may say: “TEST of emergency alert system. No emergency. No action needed.” The test will not occur if severe weather or a real emergency is happening.
The test is directed by TDEM and coordinated regionally, including Fort Worth and surrounding areas. The drill will ensure emergency alerts function properly, allow TDEM to evaluate the system’s performance, identify issues and improve public safety communication in case of an actual emergency.
Residents are encouraged to check that emergency alerts are enabled on their phone.
On iPhone:
Open Settings.
Select Notifications.
Scroll to the bottom of the screen to Government Alerts.
Ensure Emergency Alerts, Test Alerts and Public Safety Alerts are turned ON.
On Android:
Open Settings.
Select Safety & Emergency, Notifications or Apps & Notifications (menu names vary by device).
Tap Wireless Emergency Alerts.
Look for Test Alerts or Emergency Alert Tests.
Turn this setting ON if you wish to receive test alerts.
Ensure Emergency Alerts are turned ON as well.
Get ready for ReadyFW!
For local alerts, sign up for ReadyFW, the City’s new alert and notification system. ReadyFW is the City of Fort Worth’s new alert and notification system designed to deliver real-time, reliable, and trusted information directly to residents, visitors and city employees during emergencies and beyond.
Residents are encouraged to enroll for community alerts and engagement by visiting the registration link below. Signing up via the registration link, and creating a Smart911 profile, allows you to receive important public safety notifications and optionally select additional areas of interest.
Register for ReadyFW today!
To enroll and manage emergency alerts only:
Text “START” to 77295 to begin receiving emergency alerts.
Text “STOP” to 77295 to cancel alert messages.
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