Latest about emergency alert

ATSC

NextGen TV Broadcasts Used to Improve Security During Marine Corps Marathon

By George Winslow published

The ATSC 3.0 datacasting capabilities at WHUT and WIAV were used to monitor large crowds and protect participants during the 2023 Marine Corps Marathon

NextGen TV
AWARN Alliance

AWARN New Orleans Gathering To Bring Together Broadcasters, Emergency Managers

By Phil Kurz published

This week’s event will cement bonds between the two communities and examine 3.0 warnings

NextGen TV
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Hawaii False Alarm Illustrates Importance of EAS

By Tom Butts published

Craig Fugate, who was FEMA administrator during the Obama administration, said the incident raised important questions about the nation’s emergency alerting system.

Regulatory and Standards
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CTIA Says Implementing WEA Geotargeting Changes Will Take Time

By Susan Ashworth published

CTIA said wireless companies must create new device standards, solutions and best-practice scenarios within devices to handle device-based WEA geotargeting.

Regulatory and Standards
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Senate Unanimously Pushes Through New Emergency Alert Guidelines

By Susan Ashworth published

Nearly a year after a false missile alert was issued across Hawaii, legislators have taken another step toward addressing the issue of erroneous emergency alerts.

Regulatory and Standards