Prepping for Not One But Two National Tests
Today FEMA and FCC collaborate on back to back EAS and WEA tests
WEA
FEMA, FCC Delay EAS Test Due to Hurricane Florence
Actual emergency bumps test of emergency system
Dates to Remember: National WEA and EAS Test Deadlines
EAS participants must complete ETRS Form One no later than Aug. 27
FCC to Take More Action on EAS and WEA
Commission to propose more changes at its July 12 Open Meeting
Missouri the Next State to Conduct a Solo EAS/WEA Test
The Missouri State Highway Patrol told the FCC the purpose is to ensure public confidence in emergency notifications
San Diego Alerting Coordinator: “WEA Is the Future of Public Alert and Warning”
Agencies need improved tools to take protective action, says San Diego’s emergency services director
One Minnesota County Preps to Conduct Its Own EAS/WEA Test
Overall goal of the June 18 test is to ensure that the WEA and EAS systems will work during an emergency
FCC: We Need More Input on WEA Multimedia
The Federal Communication Commission wants fresh comments about how and whether to support multimedia content in Wireless Emergency Alert messages.
Senate Committee Wants Answers on False EAS Alert
FCC said human error and ‘insufficient safeguards’ led to false alert, as individual who sent alert refuses to cooperate with investigation
Filers Press FCC to Expand WEA Geo-Targeting Capabilities
Also ask for clarifications surrounding the deadline
Wireless Emergency Alerts Tested on National Mall
FCC gave waiver to DC Homeland Security