Michigan Emergency Alert System (EAS)


In the event of an emergency, Michigan's Emergency Alert System is designed to relay a brief message on radio, television and cable to Michigan citizens. EAS works on a regional, statewide and national level. EAS is used most often on a regional basis for severe weather.

Michigan's EAS plan was approved by the FCC in 1999. This plan was developed after input from Michigan broadcasters, law enforcement agencies, the National Weather Service and cable television.


The State of Michigan and all Local EAS plans are in the process of being rewritten. Contact the MAB office if you need copies of any of the old version.

 


EAS Encoder Upgrade Info - Here is the latest info from SBE Chapter 24 on the EAS encoder upgrades.
 

Regional Test Schedules - Monthly regional tests are coordinated and scheduled by the chairman of each EAS region. Schedules are received by the MAB office from the regional chairman. If your schedule is not posted, please contact your regional chairman.


FCC Disaster Information Reporting System (DIRS) - Through the redesigned Disaster Information Reporting System (DIRS), the FCC is asking communications companies such as wireless, cable and wireline firms to voluntarily provide information about disruptions during a crisis. The agency will then share the company’s specific information only with the Homeland Security Department for situational awareness purposes. Tthe individual company’s information will not be publicly released or shared. The MAB fully supports the efforts of the FCC's DIRS and recommends that every Michigan broadcaster participate. Click here to register.


Click for regional test schedules & a large map of the EAS regions


About EAS in Michigan - Michigan's EAS plan is a joint effort between broadcasters, law enforcement, the National Weather Service and cable television.

Chairman:
Larry Estlack, Certified Professional Broadcast Engineer
Michigan Association of Broadcasters

EAS is managed by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters and its member stations as a voluntary community service to the citizens of Michigan. No financial support is provided by any government agency or commercial organization for the management of EAS. 


Federal Communications Commission - The FCC's EAS web page contains more information on EAS, including: