Wireless Emergency Alerts
Coverage of Wireless Emergency Alerts in the Nexus archive.
- FCC passes new cybersecurity rules for emergency systems, undersea cables
The FCC approved new cybersecurity rules to strengthen the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) against hijacking, requiring measures like strong passwords and authentication IDs. It also updated submarine cable regulations, exempting providers meeting high security standards from stringent national security reviews.
- Recent tornadoes caught some residents by surprise; did they catch forecasters off guard?
Recent tornadoes in Louisiana and Mississippi developed quickly, catching some residents off guard, though forecasters noted they had expected some tornadoes but not their exact locations or numbers. Meteorologists emphasized the inherent unpredictability of tornadoes compared to hurricanes, with warnings issued only minutes before impact.
- After tornado siren gaffe, Denver will change how emergency notifications work
Denver is updating its emergency alert system after a false siren activation during a hail storm. The city will now rely on National Weather Service alerts to trigger sirens for weather emergencies and prioritize reverse notifications for non-weather threats.
- Denver announces changes to city-wide alert system after series of blunders this year
Denver is updating its emergency alert system following multiple errors, including accidental tornado siren activations and misdirected alerts. The city will shift from Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) to Reverse Emergency Notifications (REN) for non-weather incidents and implement stricter approval processes for alerts.