2019 National EAS Test

The FCC has extended the deadline for ETRS Form One. FEMA has announced that the 2019 National Periodic Test (NPT) will issued Wednesday, August 7 at 2:20 PM EDT (18:20 GMT). The alternate date is Wednesday, August 21, 2019.   The Bureau also announced that the EAS Test Reporting System (ETRS) is open and accepting 2019…

Broadcasters Prepare for Hurricane Michael

ATLANTA, GA– UPDATE 10/10/2018 12:00 p.m.  The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) staff yesterday announced the activation of the Disaster Information Reporting System (DIRS) in response to Hurricane Michael. The FCC requests that communication providers that provide service in any of the areas listed below expeditiously submit and update information through DIRS regarding the status of their…

FCC Activates DIRS In Response To Hurricane Florence

(UPDATE): Thursday, September 21st, 2018 DIRS HAS BEEN DEACTIVATED IN ALL COUNTIES IN GEORGIA.  FCC PUBLIC NOTICE   ATLANTA, GA–   The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) staff today announced the activation of the Disaster Information Reporting System (DIRS) in response to Hurricane Florence. The FCC requests that communications providers that provide service in any of the…