The FCC is initiating a review of the US emergency alert systems, including the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WAS). FCC Chairman Brendan Carr stated the goal is to ensure these programs effectively deliver necessary information to Americans. The review will assess the 31-year-old EAS infrastructure and the 13-year-old WAS framework. Key areas of focus include which entities can send alerts, geographic targeting accuracy, and overall system security. The role of emergency communication systems came under scrutiny.