“This is a test of the National Emergency Alert System. This system was developed by broadcast and cable operators in voluntary cooperation with the Federal Emergency Management …

Jun 11, 2021 · WASHINGTON – FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and …

Aug 9, 2021 · The purpose of the test is to assess the effectiveness of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) to receive and convey a national message via radio and television and of the …

Oct 4, 2023 · FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), conducted a national test of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) on Oct. …

Apr 4, 2024 · No emergency National Alert has ever been sent, only tests. EAS tests are often broadcast overnight when most Americans are not using TV or radio. Streaming services are …

Jul 28, 2021 · The IPAWS Guide for Independent Testing of Emergency Alert System Equipment provides information about FCC equipment certification requirements. The guide can be used …

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) mandates testing of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) to ensure broadcaster readiness to deliver alerts. Alerting Authorities (AAs) may …

“This is a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System, issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, covering the United States from 14:20 to 14:50 hours ET.

IPAWS is FEMA's national system for local alerting that provides authenticated emergency and life-saving information to the public through WEA, EAS and NOAA Weather Radio.

Oct 18, 2023 · All WEAs sent via IPAWS are received and displayed by the PBS WARN website. The map shows all active WEAs that WARN is broadcasting in real time. EAS is not displayed. …