Once upon a time, telephones were primarily point-to-point communications systems. There were options for three-way and conference calls out there, but by and large the plain old telephone system was ...

A nationwide Emergency Alert System test will occur next month, according to the Federal Communications Commission.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It is a test. It is only a test. Residents shouldn't be alarmed on Thursday, April 2, when cell phones, television screens and ...

OAKLAND, Calif. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ASHEVILLE - Buncombe County is still unable to send out emergency alerts to residents' phones and emails through the CodeRED ...

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is testing the statewide Emergency Alert System on Thursday. The state coordinates the emergency preparedness test with every city. It is a mandatory ...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus Consolidated Government is encouraging residents to sign up for a free emergency alert system. Officials said that the Rave Alerts system sends important updates ...

An emergency warning took Brits by surprise as their phones loudly alerted them to the growing wildfire risk. The major warning was issued across England and Wales as the government urged the public ...