# Review of the Emergency Alert System
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2007-11-02 · Effective 2007-12-03 · 72 FR 62123
## Document
- **Document number:** E7-21137
- **Category:** broadcasting
- **Federal Register citation:** 72 FR 62123
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 11
- **Publication date:** 2007-11-02
- **Effective date:** 2007-12-03
- **FCC docket:** EB Docket No. 04-296
## Abstract

In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) amends its rules in order to ensure the efficient, rapid, and secure transmission of Emergency Alert System (EAS) alerts in a variety of formats (including text, audio, and video) and via different means (broadcast, cable, satellite, and other networks), increasing the reliability, security, and efficacy of the nation's EAS network.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/11/02/E7-21137/review-of-the-emergency-alert-system)
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