The FCC notes that many CAP EAS messages include WEA-supported circles or polygons in addition to county codes. “We believe ...

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On June 29, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Order and FNPRM) to modernize the Emergency Alert System (EAS) for ...

The FCC, exasperated by cyberattacks on EAS equipment that “continue to occur with disturbing frequency,” appears ready to issue several new requirements. It is expected to mandate that radio stations ...

On August 7, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to reexamine the nation’s warning and alert systems, including the Wireless ...

WASHINGTON—In a 3-0 vote by Commissioners, the Federal Communications Commission has adopted new rules for the Emergency Alerting System (EAS) that aim to preserve the public’s trust in EAS by ...

American Public Media has received a particularly costly reminder of the FCC’s zero-tolerance stance on improper Emergency Alert System tone use after tones were inadvertently aired across nearly 550 ...