• Full Title: Wireless Emergency Alerts; Amendments to Part 11 of the Commission's Rules Regarding the Emergency Alert System
  • Document Type(s): R&O/NPRM
  • Bureau(s): Public Safety and Homeland Security

Description:
This Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking leverages technological advancements in the wireless industry to improve the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) System

FCC Record: FCC-16-127A1_Rcd.pdf

Related Document(s):
News Release - FCC Strengthens Wireless Emergency Alerts As A Public Safety Tool

Document Dates

  • Released On: Sep 29, 2016
  • Effective On: Dec 1, 2016
  • Adopted On: Sep 29, 2016
  • Issued On: Sep 29, 2016
  • Comment: Dec 8, 2016