STATE-WIDE TEST OF EMERGENCY WARNING SYSTEMS ON APRIL 2, 2026 BETWEEN 10:00a and 12:30p

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is conducting a state-wide test emergency warning systems on April 2, 2026, between 10:00a and 12:30p CST. 

The tools the test will utilize to alert the public are:

• Landline based emergency notification systems,
• Wireless emergency alerting (WEA) and
• Integrated Public Warning systems (IPAWS).
• Other local emergency alerting methods where available.

Purpose of the Drill:

This exercise helps –

• confirm system functionality,
• build confidence in activating and operating the technology,
• prepares the community to receive emergency messages,
• prompts community members to consider making a plan for disasters, and
• identify areas for improvement before an actual emergency occurs.

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is conducting the drill in accordance with Chapter 418.043 of the Texas Government Code, which prescribes that TDEM shall adopt standards and requirements for local and interjurisdictional emergency management plans, along with additional provisions that address the agency’s authority to assign training,

Designated alerting authorities within your city and county along with local emergency management programs, are expected to participate in this effort. Additionally, school districts, primary and secondary education programs, colleges and universities, councils of government, river authorities, sovereign tribal nations, law enforcement agencies, Emergency Services Districts, and any other entities with emergency alerting capability shall also participate.