Nationwide Emergency Alert System Test Nov. 9 @ 1 p.m.
First TEST of Emergency Action Notification message since established in 1951
Posted Date: 11/8/2011
FCC Nationwide EAS Test Frequently-Asked Questions
The federal government will conduct the first-ever, nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) at 1:00 p.m. CST on Wednesday, November 9, 2011. The purpose of the test is to assess the effectiveness and reliability of EAS to alert the entire country during a nationwide emergency. The test will last approximately 30 seconds.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will initiate the test from Washington, D.C. to simulate the President’s issuance of an Emergency Action Notification (EAN) message for a national emergency, such as a nuclear attack, terrorist incident, or a national disaster. However, the President’s voice will not be broadcast during the November 9th test.
FCC rules require all radio, TV, cable and satellite systems nationwide to immediately interrupt their regular programming to broadcast national EAN messages and tests.
The audio message on both radio and TV will repeat “This is a test” several times, but the scrolling text message at the top of TV screens will read “The Primary Entry Point System has issued an Emergency Action Notification for Washington, DC” to test what a real EAN message would display on TV sets.
The City of Rosenberg would like to remind the public to help keep call centers open and not delay calls from citizens reporting real emergencies and by utilizing 9-1-1 ONLY in emergency situations that require immediate assistance from law enforcement, fire protection or ambulance services. Non emergency calls to inquire about the test may overwhelm the telephone network at emergency call centers and delay 9-1-1 from receiving calls from citizens reporting real emergencies.
Since the first emergency notification system (CONELRAD) was created by President Truman in 1951, no President has ever had to issue an Emergency Action Notification (EAN) message. But EAS is frequently used by state and local government officials to quickly warn the public about approaching severe weather and AMBER Alerts for missing children. EAS can also be activated for other local emergencies such as hurricane evacuations, wildfire evacuations, or hazardous materials releases.
The Emergency Alert System for the 13-county Houston area is administered locally by the Houston Area Local Emergency Communications Committee. The Houston Area LECC is composed of local government officials authorized to activate EAS as well as local broadcasters, satellite and cable operators who can broadcast EAS messages. The 13 counties in the Houston EAS area are Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, San Jacinto, Waller, and Wharton.
For further information, please visit the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) website.
source: Houston Area Local Emergency Communications Committee
Angela E. Fritz
Communications Director
City of Rosenberg
(832) 595-3524
www.ci.rosenberg.tx.us
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City of Rosenberg Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule ROSENBERG (November 23, 2010): November 25, 2010, and Friday, November 26, 2010, for Thanksgiving. Normal hours of operation will resume Monday, November 29. Emergency inquiries should be directed to 832-595-3700. Garbage will not be collected Thursday, November 25, but will instead be collected the next regularlyscheduled collection day, Monday, November 29. Garbage will be collected Friday, November 26 as scheduled. Citizens may contact the Citizen Relations Coordinator at 832-595-3301 for further information or with questions regarding garbage collection. For a complete listing of holiday closures, please visit the city’s website: www.ci.rosenberg.tx.us.
To:
Bamore Road Area Residents
Re:
Bamore Road Widening Project, Phase II
Please be aware that Gonzalez Construction will be switching local access to Wilburn and closing Reinhard access from Bamore. Local residents are encouraged to begin taking Bamore from US59 to Wilburn which will be opened for two lane traffic while the contractor is placing water lines and sewer lines through the Reinhard intersection. This switch is scheduled for Monday July 19 weather permitting.
Access:
Property owners will be allowed access to their properties but through-traffic will be limited during this period. Access using the established detours is encouraged. The section in front of Bowie Elementary will be reopened for through-traffic for the start of school in August.
Questions:
Questions may be submitted to Melissa Peña, Project Director, City Hall Annex Building, 2220 4th Street or by phone to 832-595-3500. Emergency calls after 5:00pm can be directed to 832-595-3700.
Thank you for your patience regarding this City of Rosenberg improvement project.
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FORT BEND COUNTY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
307 Fort Street // Richmond, TX 77469
+1 281 342-6185
http://www.fbcoem.org/
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ADVISORY - FLASH FLOOD WATCH
NWS Houston/Galveston - 9:35 AM CST 1 Jul 2010
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Affected Counties:
- Brazoria
- FORT BEND
- Galveston
- Jackson
- Matagorda
- Wharton
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect until 12 AM Saturday
OCCASIONAL SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL TRAIN OVER THE
SAME AREAS TODAY AND TONIGHT. ANTECEDENT RAINFALL OF 1
TO 3 INCHES WAS REPORTED ACROSS THE WATCH AREA YESTERDAY
AND ANOTHER 1 TO 3 INCHES OF RAIN IS EXPECTED TODAY WITH
ADDITIONAL RAIN TONIGHT.
ADDITIONAL HEAVY RAIN COULD CREATE A RISE ON AREA
WATERSHEDS SUCH AS THE SAN BERNARD RIVER...THE LAVACA
NAVIDAD AND THE TRES PALACIOS.
PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
A flash flood watch means that conditions may develop that
lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous
situation.
You should monitor later forecasts to take action should
Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
TURN AROUND DON'T DROWN™Why is Turn Around Don't Drown™ So Important?Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other severe weather related hazard. The Centers for Disease Control report that over half of all flood-related drownings occur when a vehicle is driven into hazardous flood water. The next highest percentage of flood-related deaths is due to walking into or ear flood waters.Why? The main reason is people underestimate the force and power of water. Many of the deaths occur in automobiles as they are swept downstream. Of these drownings, many are preventable, but too many people continue to drive around the barriers that warn you the road is flooded. What Can I Do to Avoid Getting Caught is This Situation?Most flood-related deaths and injuries could be avoided if people who come upon areas covered with water followed this simple advice: Turn Around Don't Drown™.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
City of Rosenberg Independence Day Holiday Schedule
ROSENBERG (June 28, 2010): All Rosenberg municipal facilities will be closed Monday, July 5, 2010, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Solid waste collection will occur as regularly scheduled. Emergency inquiries should be directed to Police Dispatch at 832-595-3700. City facilities will resume normal hours of operation on Tuesday, July 6.
Due to the City’s Family 4th Celebration, Seabourne Creek Nature Park will be closed from Thursday, July 1, through Tuesday, July 6.
Citizens may contact the Citizen Relations Coordinator at 832-595-3301 with general inquiries. For a complete list of holiday closures, please visit the City’s website at www.ci.rosenberg.tx.us. -END-
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ROSENBERG (June 14, 2010): Work will begin the week of June 14, 2010, on Phase II of the Bamore Road Widening Project. Gonzalez Construction of Rosenberg will be the City’s contractor on the project which will include widening and drainage improvements from Bernard Avenue to just north of Southgate Drive. When completed, Phase II of the project will consist of a widened, three-lane concrete roadway with curb and gutter. Bamore will have a designated center turn lane and concrete sidewalks down the east side of the road. The section of roadway directly in front of Bowie Elementary will have sidewalks along both sides. Intersections that will be reconstructed as part of the project include Elizabeth Avenue, Grunwald Heights Boulevard, Wilburn Street, Brooks Avenue, Reinhard Street, Magnolia Drive and Southgate Drive.
Property owners will have access to their properties; however, through-traffic will be limited during the construction period. Drivers are advised to exercise caution in this area, to plan their travel accordingly, and to use established detour routes. The City will begin work on the section of Bamore near Bowie Elementary so that it may be reopened to through-traffic for the start of next school year. The Bamore Road Phase II Road Widening Project is expected to be complete by spring 2011.
For general questions, please contact Citizen Relations at 832-595-3301. Affected residents within the construction area may submit specific questions to Melissa Peña, Project Director, at the City Hall Annex Building (2220 4th Street), or by calling 832-595-3500. After-hours emergency calls related to the project should be directed to Police Dispatch at 832-595-3700. -END
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TEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Rosenberg Spring Clean-Up Set for May 1
ROSENBERG (April 21, 2010): The City will hold its annual Spring Clean-Up Day Saturday, May 1, at Sunset and Brazos Parks from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Citizens are encouraged to bring their unwanted items for disposal. Staff and volunteers will be on hand at both parks to accept items from Rosenberg residents. Individuals will need to provide proof of residency by bringing their City utility bill with them and will be restricted to one load at each park per household.
Items that cannot be accepted at the Clean-up include tires, batteries, gas tanks, wet paint, oil, chemicals, fertilizer, hazardous materials, appliances with Freon, or televisions. Many of these items, however, can be dropped off at the Fort Bend County Recycling Center located at 1200 Blume Road.
The County center accepts certain types of household hazardous waste, as well as paper, plastic, metal and glass for recycling. Additionally, they accept automotive oil, rechargeable batteries, and printer and ink cartridges. Appliances, televisions, tires and paint are accepted, for a small fee. The Center will be open to collect household hazardous waste Saturday, May 1, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and recyclables until 4:00 p.m. Regular hours for the center are: recyclables - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday; and household hazardous waste - Monday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and the first Saturday of each month from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
For more information on the City-wide Clean-up, please call 832-595-3960.
For information on services available at the Fort Bend County Recycling Center please call 281-633-7581, or visit: www. co.fort-bend.tx.us and select “Quicklinks”, “Engineering” and then “Recycle Center”. -END-
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