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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

FEMA Plans the Next National EAS Test

By Paul McLane published

A test date will be announced shortly

Regulatory and Standards
Digital Alert Systems

Digital Alert Systems Issues Update to FEMA Digital Certificates

By George Winslow published

DASDEC and One-Net users must update their digital certificate before August 21 to maintain proper operation of alerts

Products
EAS

FEMA and FCC Plan August 11 Nationwide Emergency Alert Test

By George Winslow published

Alerts will be sent to TVs, radios and cell phones that have opted-in for text messages

Regulatory and Standards
EAS

Aug. 11 Is the Next National EAS Test

By Paul McLane published

A dozen PEP stations had technical issues in the 2019 test

Regulatory and Standards
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FEMA Makes Archive of IPAWS Alerts Available

By Paul McLane published

Provides a reference of historical CAP alert data, though it's not for real-time monitoring

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No National IPAWS Test in 2020, Per FEMA

By Michael Balderston published

Next national test will take place in 2021

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FEMA Effort Provides Masks to Broadcasters

By Paul McLane published

State associations are the conduit; NAB is helping coordinate

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