Oregon has two emergency alert systems. One is automatic, the other is opt-in. It’s good to have both. Multnomah County tested its emergency alert system Thursday. Oregon has two systems, OR Alert and ...

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting will no longer administer a grant program that has so far provided millions of dollars to local television and radio stations to upgrade the equipment they use ...

CT Alert is a statewide emergency notification system, alerting those who have signed up to the system via cell phone, email, or text message in times of public emergency. Credit: CT Alert This story ...

GOOCHLAND COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Goochland County has launched a new emergency alerts system, which it says will provide critical information and details on resources to citizens. On Thursday, Feb. 12, ...

Growing up, the Emergency Broadcast System was a kind of sonic boogeyman. Its signature harsh tone would cut through your favorite TV show or song on the radio, announcing that “THIS IS ONLY A TEST”.

Association warns FCC that additional rules aren't necessary right now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The Consumer Technology ...

Agency is seeking public comments on ways to build a more effective and efficient alerting system When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Wisconsin Watch partners with Gigafact to produce fact briefs — bite-sized fact checks of trending claims. Read our methodology to learn how we check claims. A recent law President Donald Trump signed ...

Plymouth County has replaced its CodeRED emergency alert system with a new platform called Smart911. Residents who were previously registered for CodeRED must re-register with the new Smart911 system ...

The Consumer Technology Association told the Federal Communications Commission last week that it believes the current Emergency Alert System is highly effective and, if expanded, could create more ...