Emergency Alert Test to Sound Across I-5 Corridor in Jackson County

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Jackson County Emergency Management (JCEM) indicated that a Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) test targeting the Interstate 5 corridor from the California/ Oregon border to Exit 14 in Ashland will be done on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. PT.

Jackson County I-5 WEA Alert Test Today

To evaluate the County’s ability to deliver fast, geotargeted alerts to travelers and nearby communities ahead of severe weather, JCEM’s WEA test alert simulates a winter storm/Siskiyou Summit closure scenario.

The process helps ensure systems and procedures work smoothly before winter storms arrive.

WEA, a national public safety system, sends short, location-based alerts to modern cell phones with targeted Wireless Emergency Alerts.

This is a vital tool to reach drivers and residents quickly when roads close or conditions deteriorate. During today’s tests, JCEM plans to verify coverage, refine its processes, and strengthen its ability to keep people safe and informed before winter weather arrives.

The WEA system is intentionally designed to be noticeable so that people are alerted even when driving, sleeping, or not actively using their phones.

A loud, attention-getting alert tone will be emitted from the mobile devices of travellers and residents, sounding like the AMBER Alert tone, one of the most common types of WEAs. More information about the November 6th test can be found here: Jackson County WEA Test.

Today, your phone could vibrate, display a test message, and repeat the sound, depending on device settings and the wireless carrier’s processing.

No sign-up is required for WEA, and your phone number is not used. Alerts are broadcast to compatible devices within the defined area. To sign up for Jackson Alerts (Everbridge)alerts, visit https://member.everbridge.net/76864345342052/new.