They're shutting down the internet too on Nov. 9th.

Quick, take your clothes off and run! They can't see you in the nude!

"Make your time."

yes...
and i wonder about the date too, likely as not it is a false date. i know those guys, something won't be like they say. they could pull this at any time. they're basically letting us know that. weird they are even doing it and telling us about it.

Is this just for America

i believe it. and i suspect they have been working on setting it up for some time. i think i may have noticed..a little tweaking here and there for the last 6 months or so.
get it to a point where they pretty much just flip a switch.

Could this be the 3 days of darkness...only it is 3 minutes....not knowing what could transpire at it's end?

Just a thought. What if TPTB know that on 11/9/11 at 2pm YU55 was to broadcast something to the world. Like I said just a thought.

that right there seems like a big red flag to me.
of course they have thought about it, that's what's scary. it's totally irresponsible, dangerous and could cause some widespread chaos if ya think about it.
what are they up to now??

They have Emergency Broadcast alerts on tv. I can see why they'd have that on the internet, considering that the internet is more entertaining than television and more and more people surf the net than watch tv.

Isn't there somethInc in the bible about a min being like a day and day like a year? Or something?

Either way... 3 min huh... Anyone seen Heat? :)

trust nothing about it, including the date. these people are bizarre psychos remember

I was thinking in the case of an auto accident though. If cell phones are down, those three minutes could be the difference between life and death for someone.

and WHY would they need to CUT communications in an emergency situation?? in an emergency situation coms should be ON! this just ain't right.

If they shut down the internet, wouldn't it affect business transactions in the stores, banking, gas stations, etc.? I mean every grocery store transaction accesses your bank account if you use a debit card.

Surely they wouldn't do that.

can we sue if we are in the middle of ground breaking research that will cure cancer and it goes out at that time.

???

i plan on claiming that

One Second After ...

I can see the headlines on Nov 10th.

"Thousands of banks robbed across the nation on Nov 9 at 1:00 CST"

"Alarm system communications disrupted by FEMA test."

btw..the regular posters on that thread seemed unusually concerned before the dubious tsunami alert that was posted since I posted that^^

How long will the test last?

We anticipate that the test will last approximately3 minutes. While state and local EAS messages are limited to 2 minutes, there is no time limit for national EAS alerts. To evaluate whether the system properly interprets the national message code in the national EAS test, the message duration must be longer than two minutes.


[link to www.fcc.gov]

Internet is not owned by goverment but more like going in the road to be owned by big private corporations

They cant shut down internet cause even the Elite is using it..

Now...3 minuts reboot...could happen in some places...but not at same time.....and probaly that is state telphone companies itself that will see into that....

has anyone any information about what happens in europe?
cause this is just 2 days before 11.11.11

Hmm... Okay I'll be home that day, at the exact time, I'll have everything up, and running, and we'll see if it all gets shut down.

Will report back then. L.A. Calif

is there anyone else reporting this ??

Do they mean 1:00 am or pm?

Wouldn't it be a hoot if they couldn't start it back up again?

"Errr bear with us folks, someone's made a little mistake.."

[link to www.fcc.gov]

On November 9, at 2 PM EST, FEMA will transmit the EAS code for national level emergencies to Primary Entry Point (PEP) stations in the national level of the EAS. The PEP stations will then rebroadcast the alert to the general public in their broadcast vicinity, as well as to the next level of EAS Participants monitoring them. This should continue through all levels of the system, until the national alert has been distributed throughout the entire country.

Pursuant to the FCC’s rules, all EAS Participants must report back to the FCC on the results of this test, including whether, and from whom, they received the alert message and whether they rebroadcast it. FEMA and the FCC will study these results to determine if there are problems with the system and, if so, how best to remedy them. We anticipate that a national test will be conducted periodically to ensure that the EAS is, and remains, functional.

FEMA and the FCC have already twice tested the EAS national code on a more limited basis, in the state of Alaska. The lessons learned from the Alaska tests will inform how the agencies conduct the national test.

What will people hear and see during the test?

During the test, viewers will hear a message indicating that “This is a test.” Although the National EAS Test may resemble the periodic, monthly EAS tests that most Americans are already familiar with, there will be some differences in what viewers will see and hear, which is one reason for conducting a national EAS test. The audio message will be the same for all EAS Participants; however, due to limitations in the EAS, the video test message scroll may not be the same or indicate that “This is a test.” This is due to the use of a “live” national code – the same code that would be used in an actual emergency. In addition, the background image that appears on video screens during an alert may indicate that “This is a test,” but in some instances there might not be an image at all. FEMA and the FCC plan to conduct outreach to organizations representing people with hearing disabilities to prepare that community for the national EAS test. Outreach will include specific information tailored to the needs of those with hearing disabilities that will be readily available at online sites.

In addition, FEMA and the FCC will work with EAS Participants to explore whether there are solutions to address this limitation. The text at the bottom of the television screen may indicate that an “Emergency Alert Notification has been issued.” This notification is used to disseminate a national alert and in this case, the test.

How long will the test last?

We anticipate that the test will last approximately3 minutes. While state and local EAS messages are limited to 2 minutes, there is no time limit for national EAS alerts. To evaluate whether the system properly interprets the national message code in the national EAS test, the message duration must be longer than two minutes.

Seeing as the internet is our weapon, how do you propose we counter this? You are the internet engineer, after all.

[link to www.fcc.gov]

Very interesting, to say the least!

What will people hear and see during the test?

During the test, viewers will hear a message indicating that “This is a test.” Although the National EAS Test may resemble the periodic, monthly EAS tests that most Americans are already familiar with, there will be some differences in what viewers will see and hear, which is one reason for conducting a national EAS test. The audio message will be the same for all EAS Participants; however, due to limitations in the EAS, the video test message scroll may not be the same or indicate that “This is a test.” This is due to the use of a “live” national code – the same code that would be used in an actual emergency. In addition, the background image that appears on video screens during an alert may indicate that “This is a test,” but in some instances there might not be an image at all. FEMA and the FCC plan to conduct outreach to organizations representing people with hearing disabilities to prepare that community for the national EAS test. Outreach will include specific information tailored to the needs of those with hearing disabilities that will be readily available at online sites.

In addition, FEMA and the FCC will work with EAS Participants to explore whether there are solutions to address this limitation. The text at the bottom of the television screen may indicate that an “Emergency Alert Notification has been issued.” This notification is used to disseminate a national alert and in this case, the test.

How long will the test last?

We anticipate that the test will last approximately3 minutes. While state and local EAS messages are limited to 2 minutes, there is no time limit for national EAS alerts. To evaluate whether the system properly interprets the national message code in the national EAS test, the message duration must be longer than two minutes.

Why is the national test being conducted at this particular date and time?

While EAS tests may be disruptive, they are important to ensure that the EAS is functional and that EAS Participants are prepared to issue alerts, and it is our intent to minimize disruption and confusion to the extent possible. The November 9 date is near the end of hurricane season and before the severe winter weather season begins in earnest. The 2 PM EST broadcast time will minimize disruption during rush hours, while ensuring that the test occurs during working hours across the United States.

What is the source of FEMA’s and the FCC’s authority for conducting the national EAS test?

Pursuant to the FCC’s rules, EAS Participants must take part in nationwide tests of the EAS. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which administers the EAS, has the authority to ensure the conduct of training, tests, and exercises of the EAS by Executive Order.

UMMMM... WHOSE Executive Order??? Homeland Security... or the President of the US? I know President Obama has been EOing a lot lately!

I haven't found anything about any countries in Europe, or Canada or Australia, China or Japan running any kind of tests like this on November 9th, or any day before or after it. This seems to be strictly the States that are running these tests.

I find it interesting that it happens to also fall along the same dates ad YU55 and also The Tsunami Test thing they are doing in Alaska... Way too many coincidences.

Last Edited by CrazyMama73 on 10/31/2011 10:17 PM