Participate in a Research Study of the Wireless Emergency Alert System

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with FEMA is having a Nationwide test of the Wireless Emergency Alerts! October 4th!

We are inviting you to participate in a research study. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the upcoming nationwide test of the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system.

Like the emergency alert system that sends emergency information to televisions and radios, the WEA system delivers critical warnings and information to the public on their wireless devices. This may include flash flood, tornado, and missing children alerts, among others.

FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, will conduct a nationwide test of the WEA system this fall. The test is scheduled to begin at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 4.

Before the nationwide test, we invite individuals with disabilities to join our research panel to ensure your experiences with the WEA test are included. If you join the research panel, you will be emailed a link to the effectiveness survey on October 4, 2023. The survey takes approximately 9 minutes to complete, and it only has to be done once. After completing the survey in October, you will receive a $7.00 electronic gift card. You get to choose the type via Tango Card.

Participation in this study will enhance the development of more effective WEA messages by understanding:
 If there is equitable access to WEA, and
 Whether messages were received promptly across the nation.

If you agree to join the research panel, you remain free to withdraw from the study at any time.

If you want to join the panel, use this link https://b.gatech.edu/3jpnGwU.
Please share this invitation with friends, family, or coworkers who you believe may be interested in joining the panel. Many thanks for taking the time to read this invitation. 

This research is being conducted by Georgia Tech, funded by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) (Contract number SCON-00000467). Your information will only be used for study purposes, and will not be shared or sold.