Lane County - OR issued the following announcement on Mar. 8.
A test of the emergency alert system in the Lane Fire Authority and Santa Clara Fire District service areas is scheduled for noon on Saturday, March 12.
Residents in this area may receive a test alert on their mobile phones, landlines or via email. The messages will include “TEST ALERT” to reduce any potential confusion.
**Do not call 9-1-1 in response to the test alert.**
Learn more about emergency alerts at www.LaneCountyOR.gov/EmergencyAlerts.
Residents can also stop by the Veneta Fire Station (88050 Territorial Highway) or Santa Clara Fire Station #116 (3939 River Road, Eugene) on Saturday, March 12, between noon and 1:00 p.m. to learn more about preparing for emergencies and emergency alerts.
Lane Fire Authority, Lane County Emergency Management and Central Lane 9-1-1 are working together to conduct the test.
Original source can be found here.
Source: Lane County - OR