[EAS] Anniversary of 2018 Hawaii false missile alert

Sean Donelan sean at donelan.com
Wed Jan 13 11:15:37 CST 2021


Today is the anniversary of the January 13, 2018 Hawaii false missle 
alert.

What has changed?

Authenticating Local Emergencies and Real Threats (ALERT) Act
(f)Missile alert and warning authorities
(1)In general
(A)Authority
On and after the date that is 120 days after December 20, 2019, the 
authority to originate an alert warning the public of a missile launch 
directed against a State using the public alert and warning system shall 
reside primarily with the Federal Government.

Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement (READI) Act



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