National EAS Test

The FCC has released a Public Notice announcing a National EAS Test will be held on November 17, 2026 and noting the deadlines for stations to file Forms One, Two and Three relating to that test.   

  • All EAS Participants must submit their annual ETRS Form One for calendar year 2026 no later than October 30, 2026.
  • All EAS Participants must file ETRS Form Two within 48 hours of the nationwide test. The deadline for Form Two filings is 1:20 pm Central Time on November 19, 2026, or, if the test is conducted on the alternative date, 1:20 pm Central Time on December 5, 2026.
  • All EAS Participants must file ETRS Form Three to provide detailed post-test data within 45 days following the nationwide test, which will be on or before January 4, 2027, or, if the test is conducted on the alternative date, on or before January 18, 2027.