TROTWOOD, OHIO – The City of Trotwood is informing residents about an upcoming nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS), scheduled for Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 2:20 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct the nationwide test through the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS).

The purpose of this test is to evaluate the effectiveness and reliability of the nation’s emergency alerting capabilities and ensure that emergency communications systems are functioning properly.

The test message will be distributed in both English and Spanish through participating broadcast, cable, satellite, and other communication providers.

Residents may receive or hear the following message:

“This is a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System, issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, covering the United States from 2:20 to 2:50 hours ET. This is only a test. No action is required by the public.”

What Residents Should Know:

• The test is scheduled for November 17, 2026, at 2:20 p.m. ET.
• The test will be conducted nationwide.
• The message will be distributed in English and Spanish.
• The test is expected to run during the 2:20–2:50 p.m. ET testing window.
• This is only a test. Residents do not need to take any action.

The Trotwood Fire Department encourages residents to remain informed about emergency preparedness and understand how public alert and warning systems help protect communities during actual emergencies.

For additional information about emergency preparedness and public alert systems, residents can visit FEMA’s website at www.fema.gov.