Latest about EAS
FCC Adopts New Alert Code for Missing and Endangered Persons
The new code for wireless phone, TV, and radio alerts could help raise public awareness of the thousands of missing indigenous persons
FCC to Consider Adding Missing Person Alert Codes to EAS Systems at August Open Meeting
The tentative agenda for the meeting also includes additional efforts for combating robocalls
Rosenworcel Calls for New FCC Rules to Strengthen Security Of U.S. Emergency Alert Systems
Her proposals designed to protect EAS systems against emerging cybersecurity threats
Nationwide EAS Test Numbers Improve
Problems remain with outdated software and test performance in U.S. territories
Broadcasters and NextGen Emergency Mass Communications
OPINION The state of emergency mass communications is a fragmented mix of the ancient and many emerging apps
FCC March Meeting Agenda Includes Votes on New EAS & Cable Pricing Initiates
Other items on the tentative agenda for the March 14 meeting include “re-defining ‘high-speed’ internet to match market realities”
FCC Chair Rosenworcel Proposes New Emergency Alerts for Missing and Endangered Persons
The proposal allow the FCC to add a new alert option to deliver critical messages over television and radio about missing and endangered persons
