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Inspector General Report Released on False Missile Alert Incident
The report identified a number of areas of concern for Hawaiʻi’s alert system and alert systems across the country—such as FEMA not requiring that alert software have the ability to preview or cancel alerts.
Bill Seeks to Improve Nationwide Emergency Alert System
Following the false missile alert in Hawai‘i in January, Reps. Gabbard and Hanabusa introduced legislation to improve the federal Emergency Alert System.
FCC Takes Action to Improve Emergency Alert System
Under the new action, relevant state, local, and tribal agencies are required to report all false emergency alerts to the Commission.
Hawai‘i False Missile Alert Focus of Two Bills in Congress
Bills aimed at addressing Hawaiʻi’s false missile alert were introduced in both chambers of Congress this week.
Sen. Schatz: “Missile Alerts Should be Handled by Federal Government”
Sen. Schatz said the reports from the FCC and the State of Hawai‘i reinforce his belief that missile alerts should be handled by the federal government.
