Jackson County To Conduct Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) Test On Thursday, November 6 At 2:00 P.m.
- 11/05/25
Jackson County, Oregon – Jackson County Emergency Management (JCEM) will conduct a Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) test on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. PT. The test will target the Interstate 5 corridor from the California/ Oregon border to Exit 14 in Ashland. This exercise simulates a winter storm/Siskiyou Summit closure scenario to evaluate the County’s ability to deliver fast, geotargeted alerts to travelers and nearby communities ahead of severe weather. Testing now helps ensure systems and procedures work smoothly before winter storms arrive.
“Targeted Wireless Emergency Alerts are a vital tool to reach drivers and residents quickly when roads close or conditions deteriorate,” said Delaney Richmond, Jackson County Emergency Manager. “By testing before winter weather arrives, we can verify coverage, refine our processes, and strengthen our ability to keep people safe and informed.”
Travelers and residents in and around the test area may hear a loud, attention-getting alert tone emitted from their mobile devices. This sound is like the tone used for AMBER Alerts, which are one of the most common types of WEAs. The phone may vibrate, display a test message, and repeat the sound depending on device settings and wireless carrier processing. The WEA system is intentionally designed to be noticeable so that people are alerted even when driving, sleeping, or not actively using their phones.
About WEA
WEA is a national public safety system that sends short, location-based alerts to modern cell phones. No sign-up is required, and your phone number is not used; alerts are broadcast to compatible devices within the defined area.
- For more information regarding the November 6th test, please visit: Jackson County WEA Test
- Sign up for Jackson Alerts (Everbridge) for additional alerts: https://member.everbridge.net/76864345342052/new
- Follow Jackson County Emergency Management on official channels for updates and preparedness tips.
Jackson County To Conduct Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) Test On Thursday, November 6 At 2:00 P.m.
- 11/05/25
Jackson County, Oregon – Jackson County Emergency Management (JCEM) will conduct a Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) test on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. PT. The test will target the Interstate 5 corridor from the California/ Oregon border to Exit 14 in Ashland. This exercise simulates a winter storm/Siskiyou Summit closure scenario to evaluate the County’s ability to deliver fast, geotargeted alerts to travelers and nearby communities ahead of severe weather. Testing now helps ensure systems and procedures work smoothly before winter storms arrive.
“Targeted Wireless Emergency Alerts are a vital tool to reach drivers and residents quickly when roads close or conditions deteriorate,” said Delaney Richmond, Jackson County Emergency Manager. “By testing before winter weather arrives, we can verify coverage, refine our processes, and strengthen our ability to keep people safe and informed.”
Travelers and residents in and around the test area may hear a loud, attention-getting alert tone emitted from their mobile devices. This sound is like the tone used for AMBER Alerts, which are one of the most common types of WEAs. The phone may vibrate, display a test message, and repeat the sound depending on device settings and wireless carrier processing. The WEA system is intentionally designed to be noticeable so that people are alerted even when driving, sleeping, or not actively using their phones.
About WEA
WEA is a national public safety system that sends short, location-based alerts to modern cell phones. No sign-up is required, and your phone number is not used; alerts are broadcast to compatible devices within the defined area.
- For more information regarding the November 6th test, please visit: Jackson County WEA Test
- Sign up for Jackson Alerts (Everbridge) for additional alerts: https://member.everbridge.net/76864345342052/new
- Follow Jackson County Emergency Management on official channels for updates and preparedness tips.