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Emergency Alert System testing happening this morning

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IDAHO FALLS — Bonneville County Emergency Management will be conducting a test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) sirens throughout Idaho Falls and Ammon today at 10 a.m.

The sirens will sound for approximately 40 seconds.

This is ONLY a test. There is no need to call emergency services with this activation. In the event the EAS sirens are used in a real event, you should tune in to your local news source for information and instructions regarding the disaster and/or emergency that may be occurring.

The sirens are an outdoor warning system intended to prompt those who may not be near a radio, television or other news source during a real emergency to seek out the reason(s) for the activation.

For additional information, you may contact the Bonneville County Office of Emergency Management at (208) 529‐1220 or 529‐1223.

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