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FEMA and FCC Plan August 11 Nationwide Emergency Alert Test

By George Winslow published

Alerts will be sent to TVs, radios and cell phones that have opted-in for text messages

Regulatory and Standards
EAS

Aug. 11 Is the Next National EAS Test

By Paul McLane published

A dozen PEP stations had technical issues in the 2019 test

Regulatory and Standards
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FEMA Makes Archive of IPAWS Alerts Available

By Paul McLane published

Provides a reference of historical CAP alert data, though it's not for real-time monitoring

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No National IPAWS Test in 2020, Per FEMA

By Michael Balderston published

Next national test will take place in 2021

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FEMA Effort Provides Masks to Broadcasters

By Paul McLane published

State associations are the conduit; NAB is helping coordinate

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IPAWS Guidelines for Coronavirus Shared by FEMA

By Michael Balderston published

Insights into when, how emergency alerts can be sent out through IPAWS

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Nationwide EAS Test Results Reveal Strong TV/Cable Participation

By Susan Ashworth published

First nationwide test of WEA successful, though many reported issues with reception.

Regulatory and Standards
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FEMA, NWS, et al, Join AWARN

By posted by Deborah D. McAdams published

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Updated IPAWS Certificate Released for DASDEC, OneNet

By Michael Balderston published

Users of DASDEC and OneNet devices need to upload new certificate by Nov. 8.

Regulatory and Standards
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Advisory Group Issues Recommendations for Improving IPAWS

By Susan Ashworth published

Suggestions include development of best practices and strengthened public education program.

Regulatory and Standards
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