GSL Slip Renter and Marina Users. This is just an alert to prevent undue panic on Wednesday, November 9th. On that day the Nationwide Emergency Alert System (EAS) test is scheduled for 12pm Mountain Standard Time. This system te4st is the first of its kind designed to broadcast a nationwide message to the American public. In the history of the country, nothing like it has been conducted on such a level. As you may be aware, there have been tests in the past, but not of this magnitude encompassing all regions of the Nation simultaneously. The three minute test will run concurrently on all radio and TV band stations exceeding the previous messages broadcast which were anywhere from 30 seconds to minute message. There is great concern in local police and emergency management circles about undue public anxiety over this test. The test message on TV might not indicate that it is just a test. Fear is that the lack of an explanation regarding the message might create panic. I have been asked to share this with the marina community. Below are two websites that will provide more information regarding this test: http://fema.gov/emergency/ipaws/eas_info.shtm https://nationaldialogue-emergencyalertsystem.ideascale.com/ Harbor Master