EAS

FCC and CISA will host the event on improving EAS security on Oct. 30, 2023

The Commission will also consider new rules on accessibility, the E-Rate program, unlicensed use of the 6 GHz band and other issues at its open meeting

WEA alerts will be sent to cellphones; EAS alerts will be broadcast by TV and radio

America’s Emergency Network and 6G are demonstrating delivery of geo-targeted, rich media alerts to battery-powered ATSC 3.0 receivers at Disaster Expo USA

Customers can manage logs and documents via a secure online portal

The FCC has released guidance on how participants can prepare for the tests

A test date will be announced shortly

FCC extends deadline for the requirement that television broadcasters aurally describe visual but non-textual emergency information

Kahn will lead CPB’s work with FEMA in implementing the Next Generation Warning System grant program

NAB says it will help with security and eliminate need for specific hardware