Southlake to Test Emergency Alert System

Residents may receive multiple alerts during statewide drill on April 2

Mar. 25, 2026 at 3:50am

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The City of Southlake, Texas will participate in a statewide emergency alert test on Thursday, April 2 between 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM at the request of the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM). Residents may receive multiple alerts on their mobile phones, weather radios, and other devices during this coordinated drill across multiple Texas cities and counties.

Why it matters

This statewide emergency alert test helps ensure Southlake residents can receive critical safety information quickly on their devices during real emergencies. While outdoor warning sirens will not be tested, the drill will confirm the city's ability to send citywide notifications through the Alert Southlake system.

The details

As part of the statewide test, the City of Southlake will send a citywide Alert Southlake notification to residents at approximately 10:00 AM on April 2. Outdoor warning sirens will not be tested during this drill, but will follow the city's regular testing schedule on April 1. Residents may receive multiple alerts depending on their location, as the test involves coordination across Texas.

  • The statewide emergency alert test is scheduled for Thursday, April 2, 2026 between 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM.
  • The City of Southlake will send a citywide Alert Southlake notification at approximately 10:00 AM on April 2.

The players

Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM)

The state agency that requested the coordinated statewide emergency alert test across multiple Texas cities and counties.

City of Southlake

The local government that will participate in the statewide emergency alert test by sending a citywide notification through its Alert Southlake system.

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What’s next

Residents do not need to take any action during the test. The drill is intended to confirm the city's ability to quickly disseminate emergency information to the public.

The takeaway

This statewide emergency alert test is an important preparedness exercise to ensure Southlake residents can receive critical safety updates on their devices during real emergencies, even if they receive multiple alerts from different jurisdictions.