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November 9, 2011
That Was Only A (National EAS) Test
U.S. radio and television stations paused at 2:01p (ET) for the national Emergency Alert System test. The test used the WASHINGTON, DC FIPS code (but no Common Alerting Protocol message) and lasted about 30 seconds. A message explaining the … more »
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July 8, 2011
Suzanne Goucher Testifies On Federal Alert And Warning Efforts
MAINE ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS Pres./CEO SUZANNE GOUCHER is scheduled to testify this morning before the House Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications in a hearing titled "Communicating … more »
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June 16, 2011
Alabama Chooses GSS For Statewide EAS
The GLOBAL SECURITY SYSTEMS ALERT STUDIO has been chosen by the state of ALABAMA for use as part of the EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM. GSS says ALABAMA is the first statewide CAP-compliant rollout in the country. ALERT FM is an aggregator of State and Local … more »
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May 25, 2011
FEMA Sets EAS 'Virtual Roundtable' Discussion
The FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY is holding a "virtual roundtable" online JUNE 9th on preparations for the National Emergency Alert System test in the FALL. The event is broken into two sessions of one hour and 20 minutes each. The … more »
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May 24, 2011
As Joplin Recovers From Devastation, Radio Informs
In the wake of the massive tornado that devastated JOPLIN, MISSOURI Gov. JAY NIXON vowed that crews will keep searching until everyone is accounted for in the city. Rescue crews worked into the night digging through rubble for survivors of the deadliest … more »
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May 10, 2011
Radio's Use Of ALERT FM Saved Lives In Alabama
GLOBAL SECURITY SYSTEMS division ALERT FM. which uses the FM radio platform to deliver emergency alert text messages, undoubtedly helped save hundreds of lives during the devastating tornados that ripped across the SOUTH last month. The ALERT FM … more »
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October 13, 2010
Global Security Systems Expands Alert FM
GLOBAL SECURITY SYSTEMS (GSS) is expanding its FM radio-based alerting technology, ALERT FM, to provide cellular carriers with a Commercial Mobile Alert Service (CMAS) solution. ALERT FM allows emergency management officials to rapidly disseminate … more »
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October 12, 2010
New Study Proves Effectiveness Of FM Alerts
GLOBAL SECURITY SYSTEMS has completed a FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY-funded study conducted by NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP. that confirms the effectiveness of FM radio-based alerts and warnings provided by ALERT FM. ALERT FM is the personal emergency … more »
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October 7, 2010
FEMA Approval Of CAP Starts 180-Day Clock On EAS Upgrades
The FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA)'s official adoption of version 1.2 the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) for the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) means that broadcasters will have to upgrade their EAS equipment to use the … more »
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September 28, 2010
GSS Doubles Alert FM Network With Addition Of K-Love And Air1
GLOBAL SECURITY SYSTEMS (GSS) has entered into an agreement with K-LOVE and AIR1, EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION’s nationwide group of radio stations, to implement ALERT FM in a scheduled roll-out that will double the number of locations where the … more »