Do NOT call 9-1-1 this is only a TEST!
11:00 AM Local Time (2 PM EST)
On Wednesday, November 9 at 11:00 a.m., Oregonians will hear on your radios and see on your televisions a TEST of the Emergency Alert System (EAS).
The TEST will last approximately 30 - 60 seconds. Normal programming will return following the TEST. This is a NATIONWIDE TEST organized by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Additional information on the FEMA website
A behid the scenes article on the Bureau of Emergency Communications web site is here.
Repeat: Please do not call 9-1-1 during the test on Wednesday. If we have a real citywide emergency, also do not call 9-1-1 for information. Call 9-1-1 only if you need urgent police, fire, or medical assistance.
Call 503-823-4000 (eight-two-three-four thousand) for non-urgent information requests and communications, during business hours.
Call the non-emergency number, 503-823-3333 outside of business hours, however be aware the same operators answer the non-emergency number as take 9-1-1 calls so always consider whether your question/report should wait until regular office hours.
