FCC CONTINUES EAS IMPROVEMENT EFFORTS

Posted on January 29th, 2016 by

The FCC has proposed various rule changes to further strengthen the Emergency Alert System. Among other things, the proposed rulemaking seeks new coordination and improvements with state and local authorities, would authorize state and local alert originators to conduct EAS tests, and allow local and state governments to use the EAS attention signal if not misleading. Also out for comment are possible security improvements for EAS equipment and participants. No date has yet been set for comments to be filed.