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A test of ACT Emergency Services Agency (ACTESA) warning systems will take place on Sunday 20 September 2026. No action is required. All test messages will be clearly identified as TEST warnings.
What's happening?
As part of ACTESA's ongoing preparedness and readiness program, we regularly test warning systems, information feeds and digital channels to help ensure they are operating effectively and are ready to support the community during emergencies. Regular testing helps identify opportunities for improvement and confirms critical systems are functioning as expected.
What to expect
During the test, you may see a TEST warning published on the ESA website and emergency information applications, including Hazards Near Me. Depending on the systems being tested, warning information may also appear on other public information channels.
Not everyone will see a test warning. Some tests are designed to assess specific systems, connections or information pathways and may only be visible on selected platforms.
What are we testing?
What's happening?
As part of ACTESA's ongoing preparedness and readiness program, we regularly test warning systems, information feeds and digital channels to help ensure they are operating effectively and are ready to support the community during emergencies. Regular testing helps identify opportunities for improvement and confirms critical systems are functioning as expected.
What to expect
During the test, you may see a TEST warning published on the ESA website and emergency information applications, including Hazards Near Me. Depending on the systems being tested, warning information may also appear on other public information channels.
Not everyone will see a test warning. Some tests are designed to assess specific systems, connections or information pathways and may only be visible on selected platforms.
What are we testing?
This test is designed to assess the connections between ACTESA warning and information systems, ensuring information can be shared accurately and efficiently across multiple platforms when required during an emergency. The exercise helps verify system performance and supports ongoing improvements to emergency warning capability.
No action required
No action required
If you see a test warning, there is no cause for concern and no action is required. Testing is a routine part of maintaining reliable emergency warning systems and helps ensure ACTESA is ready to provide timely information when the community needs it most.
