FCC Pushes to Reimagine Emergency Alerting
Notice of Inquiry aims to improve accessibility and utility of EAS
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Notice of Inquiry aims to improve accessibility and utility of EAS
Group seeks clarification that required polling of CAP is intended only for video services
In proposing to improve visual alerts, it also asks about larger potential changes
But it also reminds stations that are widely monitored to test their EAS equipment...
But broadcasters worry about technical, regulatory and compliance obstacles
Commission proposes some immediate tweaks for visual accessibility but also raises bigger questions
A talk host that bought time on the station used tones in a stunt
FEMA, local officials will join at ceremony this month
Commission is taking comments on several recommendations from FEMA
Here are tips and best practices from several alerting experts
Will step down in September after 25 years leading the state’s committee
With national EAS test ahead, make sure you have current software
Order tightens up state EAS plan process, among other changes
Stations must fill out Form One by July 6 in preparation
During a 2021 AWARN Summit keynote, Reynold Hoover described how NextGen TV alerts can...
Rosenworcel hopes to get "one step closer to opening an application window"
Combines ETRS with a new electronic filing platform
He also would like to see an Event Code for domestic terrorism events
A dozen PEP stations had technical issues in the 2019 test
Collection of online materials to help alert originators successfully design emergency messaging available
Effort to “repeat national alerts” draws a lot interest
Company announced a “major release” of EAS software
Commission also officially releases proposed changes to alerting system
We can also expect new marching orders for state EAS committees
What steps can stations take to improve their participation and ensure compliance?
State EAS chair says failure to download it can cause RWT problems
It reminds broadcasters and other participants of their responsibilities
Agency offering details on how best to take advantage of this tool in recognition...
Its SECC takes advantage of the ability of EAS units to export to an...
Stations that haven’t updated will stop receiving EAS messages from IPAWS on Monday
Specifically acknowledge the needs amid a pandemic, as well as hurricanes and tornadoes
The country’s broadcast-based EAS distribution system works as it should; there are areas for...
Plan is for Digital Alert Systems’ emergency alert system devices
Users of Digital Alert Systems DASDEC and OneNet devices need to upload new certificate...
Would try to prevent repeat of Hawaiian panic attack
The national emergency system test is here Aug. 7
No impact on emergency alert system functionality, FCC says
Aug. 7 event will evaluate the readiness of national alerting capability in the absence...
Workshop will take place Friday, June 28, at FCC headquarters