Both the Emergency Alert System and the Wireless Emergency Alerts will be subject to a "re-examination" by the agency.

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has announced a sweeping review of the Emergency Alert System as part of his “Build America Agenda,” signaling potentially the most significant changes to US ...

A new alert system aimed at protecting firefighters’ health is being introduced at the DeLand Fire Department, where ...

It has been nearly three weeks since the devastating Texas floods. Meteorologist Alyssa Caroprese looked into the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and how UAlbany researchers are making it easier to ...

Acting in a proceeding that began two years ago, the FCC has adopted rules upgrading and modernizing the Emergency Alert System (EAS). Also, the agency is seeking comment on some new proposals ...

Residents can expect a test message being sent to their phones using the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system. TV and radio broadcasts may also be interrupted by a test message via EAS, according ...

On Wednesday afternoon, the emergency alert system (EAS) in Minnesota issued a “Civil Authority” alert to local media. The alert included residents in eight counties in the state.

Multnomah County is testing its Wireless Emergency Alert system on Wednesday afternoon to ensure it is working properly before an emergency strikes.