Margate, New Jersey to test new emergency alert system

MARGATE, New Jersey (WPVI) -- On Tuesday morning, the City of Margate will do a citywide test of the newly installed emergency alert system.

The emergency alerts would be used to inform and protect the public during disasters.
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According to city officials, between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Tuesday, there will be four short announcements made at three locations in the city.

1. 1 S Washington Ave. - behind fire station 1
2. Jerome Ave. and Fulton Ave. - batting cages building on Jerome Ave.
3. 405 N. Brunswick Ave. - behind fire station 2
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Each test will last less than two minutes and include a prerecorded message.

When the tests are complete, the city will officially be in compliance with the Community Rating System Warning and Response section.



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