FEMA will test mobile 'Presidential Alert' on September 20thYou can't opt out, either.By J. Fingas, 09.15.2018
Senate bill could bring emergency alerts to streaming servicesThe READI Act would also reduce Hawaii-style false missile alerts.By J. Fingas, 07.18.2018
Hawaii officials fire officer who triggered false missile alarmAnd the administrator responsible has resigned.By D. Lumb, 01.31.2018
FCC: Officer behind Hawaii false missile alert thought it was realIt wasn't an accidental click as initially claimed.By J. Fingas, 01.30.2018
FCC investigates Hawaii's false missile alertIt's concerned there aren't enough safeguards to prevent mistakes.By J. Fingas, 01.14.2018
False alarm: Emergency alert in Hawaii claims 'missile inbound'According to officials, the message went out 'in error.'By R. Lawler, 01.13.2018
FCC chairman wants mobile alerts to be more locally targetedAjit Pai's proposal is set to be considered by the FCC later this month.By M. Locklear, 01.08.2018
Japan's disaster alerts will work with all Android 8.1 phonesPreviously, alerts were handled by the country's major phone carriers.By M. Smith, 12.29.2017
FCC proposes ‘Blue Alert’ for threats against law enforcementThe Commission will be opening the proposal to public comment.By M. Locklear, 06.22.2017
Wireless Emergency Alert system goes live this month, delivers location-based SMS warningsBy J. Volpe, 05.14.2012
Sprint plans Emergency Alert messaging system in New York City, claims this is only a testBy J. Volpe, 11.17.2011
PLAN emergency alert system going mobile in NYC and DC this year, nationwide in 2012By Z. Honig, 05.10.2011