# The Emergency Alert System
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2022-11-10 · Effective 2022-12-12 · 87 FR 67808
## Document
- **Document number:** 2022-23408
- **Category:** accessibility
- **Federal Register citation:** 87 FR 67808
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 11
- **Publication date:** 2022-11-10
- **Effective date:** 2022-12-12
- **FCC docket:** PS Docket No. 15-94
## Abstract

In this document, the Federal Communication Commission (the "FCC" or "Commission"), implements changes to its rules governing the Emergency Alert System (EAS) to improve the clarity and accessibility of EAS messages distributed to the public.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/11/10/2022-23408/the-emergency-alert-system)
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