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Statewide emergency alert drill in Texas
The Texas Division of Emergency Management is conducting a statewide public emergency system drill between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. (CT) on April 2, 2026.
HOUSTON - The Texas Division of Emergency Management is conducting a statewide test of local alerting systems.
Timeline:
TDEM announced the public warning statewide drill is taking place today (4/2/26) between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. (CT).
What to expect during drill
During the test, officials say you may receive an alert on your phone, see messages on your television, hear them on the radio and hear outdoor warning sirens.
Cities and counties will use their primary, alternate and contingency systems during the drill.
What they're saying:
"Regular training and testing of public warning systems builds readiness before disaster strikes and is an important component of community safety," said Texas Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd in a news release when the drill was announced on March 18.
"Conducting drills to reaffirm procedures, promote confidence in technological tools, and identify potential shortfalls is key to ensuring these systems operate with precision, accuracy, and timeliness when they are needed the most," Kidd added.
The Source: Information from Texas Division of Emergency Management.