An expired IPAWS digital certificate prevented radio stations from receiving FEMA’s IPAWS Required Weekly Test (RWT) on Monday, according to people familiar with the developments. Broadcasters’ EAS ...

The nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System in October produced much better percentages for both receipt and retransmission than a test in 2021, according to the FCC. But issues still remain.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Eight months and four weeks ago, the FCC conducted a nationwide emergency alert test, with radio and TV stations sending alerts via the Emergency Alert System and mobile phones ...

Another joint WEA and EAS test is set to take place, this time in the Show-Me State. In May a request was submitted by the Missouri State Highway Patrol to the Federal Communications Commission’s ...

At about 1:20 p.m. Central Time today, the U.S. government will send a test message to almost all cellphones, televisions and radios in the country. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is working ...

Many people may see an emergency alert on TV, radio or their phone Wednesday, however, there is nothing to be worried about. A nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless ...

WASHINGTON (FOX 5 DC) - Don't be caught off guard Wednesday if you get an emergency alert on your television, radio or cell phone. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with ...

Related Story:ul> First-ever nationwide test of Emergency Alert System set for Wednesday nationwide EAS system is designed as a backup way for the U.S. government to reach the American people. But ...

The FCC’s rules require that all Emergency Alert System (EAS) Participants update their identifying information in the EAS Test Reporting System (ETRS) annually. Accordingly, all EAS Participants must ...