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08.16.19

'Jimmy Kimmel Live' fined $395,000 for using emergency alert tones

"The Walking Dead" and other shows were also forced to pay damages.

By S. Dent, 08.16.19

07.24.19

FEMA's next Emergency Alert System test leaves internet devices out

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FEMA's next Emergency Alert System test leaves internet devices out

It wants to see how well the system works when people are offline.

By J. Fingas, 07.24.19

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06.21.19

FEMA's presidential alerts are an easy target for spoofing attacks

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FEMA's presidential alerts are an easy target for spoofing attacks

Fake alerts could be sent to nearly all cellphones nationwide.

By C. Fisher, 06.21.19

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01.05.19

Shutdown means government won't engage with the tech industry at CES

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Shutdown means government won't engage with the tech industry at CES

At least ten officials are no-shows at the event.

By J. Fingas, 01.05.19

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10.03.18

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FEMA will test mobile Presidential Alerts today at 2:18PM ET

It’s the first nationwide test of the Wireless Emergency Alert system.

By M. Locklear, 10.03.18

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09.17.18

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FEMA postpones mobile ‘Presidential Alert’ test to October 3rd

The delay is due to Hurricane Florence and East Coast response efforts.

By M. Locklear, 09.17.18

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09.15.18

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Mobile

FEMA will test mobile 'Presidential Alert' on September 20th

You can't opt out, either.

By J. Fingas, 09.15.18

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07.18.18

Senate bill could bring emergency alerts to streaming services

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Senate bill could bring emergency alerts to streaming services

The READI Act would also reduce Hawaii-style false missile alerts.

By J. Fingas, 07.18.18

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09.22.17

The West Coast is finally getting an earthquake early warning system

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The West Coast is finally getting an earthquake early warning system

This will save lives

By A. Tarantola, 09.22.17

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05.26.17

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Mobile

Everything you need to know about mobile Amber Alerts

Why did all our phones start buzzing all at once?

By N. Lee, 05.26.17

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Fema

'Jimmy Kimmel Live' fined $395,000 for using emergency alert tones

FEMA's next Emergency Alert System test leaves internet devices out

FEMA's presidential alerts are an easy target for spoofing attacks

Shutdown means government won't engage with the tech industry at CES

FEMA will test mobile Presidential Alerts today at 2:18PM ET

FEMA postpones mobile ‘Presidential Alert’ test to October 3rd

FEMA will test mobile 'Presidential Alert' on September 20th

Senate bill could bring emergency alerts to streaming services

The West Coast is finally getting an earthquake early warning system

Everything you need to know about mobile Amber Alerts

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