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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Emergency Alert System Activation (EAS)” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]For this exercise, the EAS Puerto Rico <\/strong>will be activated in coordination with the Puerto Rico Broadcast Association through the following communication: radio, TV, cable TV, and NOAA radio.\u00a0 The real tsunami warning code, TWS, will be used during the exercise.\u00a0 This message will be issued starting at 11:00 AM on March 19, 2026, by the National Weather Service (San Juan Forecast Office) to announce the beginning of the exercise. <\/strong>\u00a0The EAS activation is used to verify that, in a critical real situation, different communication means (TV, radio, cable, etc.) will be available to inform the community.\u00a0 It is important to clarify that the PRSN is NOT authorized to issue this product; therefore, this issuance is coordinated by the PREMB and the National Weather Service (San Juan Forecast Office) and has been authorized by the FCC.<\/p>\n

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For the activations of the emergency alert systems on the Virgin Islands, please follow official instructions from the emergency management agencies, VITEMA (US Virgin Islands), or DDM (British Virgin Islands).<\/strong><\/p>\n

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In the event of a real tsunami, the EAS is activated on the first WARNING\/ADVISORY\/WATCH tsunami message for Puerto Rico.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Coastal municipalities recognized as Tsunami Ready are encouraged to test their emergency sirens during the Caribe Wave 2026 exercise at 11:00 am. We encourage the general community to stay alert to the activation of the Coastal Sirens, WEA, NOAA Radio, and EAS system on March 19, 2026, as part of the CARIBE WAVE 2026 exercise.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_single_image image=”5686″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”http:\/\/caribewave.uprm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Press-Release-USVI-CW2026.pdf”][vc_column_text]Download the British Virgin Island Press Release for Caribe Wave 2024 <\/em>by clicking on the image.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_single_image image=”4782″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” onclick=”img_link_large”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Public Information” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”U.S. Virgin Islands” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”British Virgin Islands” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:right” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”5343″ img_size=”medium” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” onclick=”img_link_large”][vc_column_text]Access the Publication of VITEMA USA VI<\/em>\u00a0by clicking on the image.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”5036″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” onclick=”img_link_large”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_single_image image=”5037″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”img_link_large”][vc_column_text]Access the Publication of the Department of Disaster Management BVI<\/em> by clicking on the image.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row margin_top=”32″][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Radio Spots*” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]On March 19, the Tsunami Exercise, CARIBE WAVE 2026, will take place, starting at 11:00 a.m. This exercise has as objectives: evaluating the communication systems between emergency agencies and promoting the preparation of the community before a tsunami. To register as a participant and receive more information, visit our website: caribewave.uprm.edu.\u00a0 Register today to participate in the annual tsunami exercise.<\/p>\n

Public service message sponsored by the Association of Broadcasters of Puerto Rico.<\/p>\n

* Currently, the radio guidelines are being broadcast by the radio stations affiliated with the Association of Broadcasters of Puerto Rico as a public service.<\/p>\n

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