In announcing the vote, the FCC noted that in 2023, more than 188,000 people went missing who fall outside of the criteria for AMBER Alerts. The new alert code adopted on August 7 will be particularly ...

The new alert code would function like AMBER and Silver alerts, making it easier for public safety officials to use TV, radio, and cell phones to alert the public to cases of missing individuals.

The FCC says, over 188,000 people went missing did not fit the criteria for AMBER Alerts and with this new alert code tribal communities will benefit with this message alert system where American ...

The FCC has unanimously approved a new EAS code aimed at improving the safety of missing and endangered persons, particularly American Indians and Alaska Natives. This new code aims to cover many ...

NORFOLK, Va. — This week the Federal Communications Commission approved a new alert system code for missing and endangered people who do not fit the criteria for an Amber Alert or Silver Alert ...

ARLINGTON COUNTY, Va. (7News) — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) established a new alert code Wednesday for missing or endangered people in Tribal communities. Officials said the new ...

The FCC will now seek public comment on the proposal before moving forward with a final vote to create the new alert code within the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Integrated Public Alert ...

FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said Thursday that the new code would “sound the alarm when adults are missing and endangered, to help raise awareness and support recovery.” ...