At Exactly 1300 hrs (1pm) Central time (GMT-6) November 9th, 2011, the united states will test a nation wide sounding of all air raid/civil address warning systems, as well as commandeering all TV and radio signals to test the implementation of a new system that will allow the government and the President target specific areas or the entire country with the touch of a button. In the occurrence of a major event all sirens and common media outlets can be commandeered to control the flow of information and/or provide notification and information to targeted areas.
(Sounds like something that could be easily abused if you ask me...)
SWORD will be using this system test to test our own preparedness and communications skills. Our Alpha and Bravo BOL's will not be activated for this drill (unless something bad actually happens. lol) as it is meant to test peoples response time and not the travel time/shelter response. Besides, activating the BOL is a big deal and is labor intensive for the caretakers and residents of those locations.
SWORD members are urged to participate in the drill to the best of their ability. Fellow preppers may want to test themselves too, if not now... WHEN?
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