🚨FCC Proposes Modernization of Emergency Alert Systems
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) begins a reexamination of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) from the ground up and seeks comment on whether fundamental changes could make these alerting systems more effective, efficient, and better able to serve the public's needs. EAS was introduced 31 years ago, and WEA was introduced 13 years ago, using the technology available at the time. The Commission seeks comment on what goals these alerting systems should aim to achieve, whether these systems are currently effective at achieving these goals, and what steps should be taken to modernize these systems to improve their usefulness and better leverage modern technology while minimizing burdens on stakeholders.
Learn More⚙️Executive Order 14158
Executive Order 14158 aims to establish the Department of Government Efficiency to modernize federal technology and software, enhancing efficiency and productivity across agencies. This includes creating DOGE Teams within agencies and initiating a Software Modernization Initiative overseen by the USDS Administrator. The order emphasizes collaboration between agencies to improve IT systems and data management.
Learn More