(Seguin) – Get ready to hear a statewide exercise this week. Beginning this Thursday at 10 a.m., area government and public safety agencies, including Comal County, Guadalupe County, the City of New Braunfels, the City of Seguin, and others, will conduct a coordinated test of their emergency notification systems as part of a statewide exercise.
This drill is designed to evaluate the reliability and performance of public warning systems used during severe weather and other emergencies. Testing helps ensure these systems function properly, strengthens coordination among agencies, and prepares residents to recognize and respond to emergency alerts.
During the test, residents may receive a message on their cell phone, receive a call on their landline phone, receive an email, see notifications on social media and websites, and hear outdoor warning sirens.
They warn that this is only a test. No action is required. Residents, however, are encouraged to take this opportunity to sign up for local emergency alerts and verify their contact information. These systems provide critical, time-sensitive information to help keep you and your family safe.
This statewide test is coordinated by the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM).