03/31/2026
On Thursday, April 2, 2026, at the request of Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), a statewide test of emergency alerting systems will occur between 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM. As part of this drill, local jurisdictions across Texas may test systems used to notify the public during emergencies. Depending on the systems used by your local jurisdiction and/or the jurisdiction you are in at the time of the test, residents may receive a test alert on their mobile phone and/or hear outdoor warning sirens during this time. Because jurisdictions across the region may participate in this test, you may receive more than one test alert on your phone during the testing window.
***This will only be a test. No emergency action is required.***
Emergency alerts are used to quickly notify residents about serious safety situations, such as:
• Severe weather
• Hazardous material incidents
• Evacuations
• Public safety emergencies
Many people are familiar with AMBER Alerts, but emergency alerts can also be sent for other urgent situations that may affect community safety.
Testing helps emergency managers confirm that alert systems work correctly and helps agencies improve how alerts are delivered.
Please do not disable emergency alerts on your mobile phone. These alerts provide important information that can help protect you, your family, and your community during emergencies.
Thank you for helping keep our community prepared.
