Wednesday, August 7, at 1:20 PM CDT, FEMA will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System. The Alert will occur on TVs & radios.
The TEST of the EAS system will take place at 1:20 pm during the same time period as the local Safety DRILL involving law enforcement and Bismarck Public Schools at Liberty Elementary School.
Residents should not be alarmed. The EAS Alert Test at 1:20 p.m. IS NOT part of the local Safety Training Drill that will take place during the same time period. They are independent of one another.
If you live in the area, expect to see emergency vehicles, street closings around the school, hear simulated gunshots and see other activity around the school Wednesday, and be aware that this IS A DRILL.