Latest about WEA

Florida

Fla. Official Calls on FCC to Stop Use of National WEA

By Randy J. Stine published

An FCC spokesperson said the law requires FEMA to conduct nationwide tests

EAS

FEMA, FCC Announce Details Surrounding Oct. 4 National Emergency Alert Test

By TVT Staff published

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

Regulatory and Standards
EAS

FEMA and FCC Plan Oct. 4 Nationwide Emergency Alert Test

By George Winslow published

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

Regulatory and Standards
EAS

FCC Reminds EAS Participants of Accessibility Requirements

By George Winslow published

Alerts for August 11 test must be accessible to those with visual and hearing impairments

Regulatory and Standards
null

Agenda for Multilingual Emergency Alert Workshop Set

By Michael Balderston published

Workshop will take place Friday, June 28, at FCC headquarters.

Events
null

Latest Enhancements for Wireless Emergency Alerts Go Live

By Phil Kurz published

WEA release 3.10 offers many updates, including support of Spanish-language alerts.

null

FCC to Take More Action on EAS and WEA

By Susan Ashworth published

Commission to propose more changes at its July 12 Open Meeting

Regulatory and Standards
null

'The System Is Imperfect. There Will Be Other False Alerts'

By Susan Ashworth published

Regulatory and Standards
null

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
null

FCC Sets New WEA Guidelines

By Susan Ashworth published

The updated rules are designed to promote wider use and effectiveness of WEA, particularly for state and local authorities to convey critical messages to communities.

Regulatory and Standards
1 2 Archives