EAS Test Reporting System
Nationwide EAS Test
The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Has Waived the 2020 Requirement that EAS participants Must File Identifying Information in the ETRS.
Under the Commission’s rules, EAS Participants must renew their identifying information yearly in ETRS. In 2020, however, in consideration of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) national emergency and FEMA’s decision not to conduct a nationwide test of the EAS the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau has waived the requirement that EAS Participants must file identifying information in the ETRS.
Because EAS Participants are relieved of their obligation to file Form One, they also do not need to file Forms Two and Three.
Please contact ETRS@fcc.gov with questions.
ETRS Login
The following links provide access to ETRS new user registration, login, password reset and user profile updates:
- New User Registration: https://apps2.fcc.gov/fccUserReg/pages/createAccount.htm
Note: All EAS Participants must register a FCC Username in the Commission’s CORES system. EAS Participants can no longer use ETRS-specific accounts that they created in 2016.
- Password Reset: https://apps2.fcc.gov/fccUserReg/pages/reset-passwd-identify.htm
- Profile Update : https://apps2.fcc.gov/fccUserReg/pages/login.htm
ETRS – Description
The ETRS is the online system in which EAS Participants must file identifying information, day-of-test data, and post-test data related to a nationwide test. ETRS provides several new features that ease the data-entry burden on EAS Participants, encourage timely filings, and minimize input errors.
To review instructional videos on filing in ETRS, click the "ETRS Instructional Video" tab above. For additional information about or assistance with ETRS, please contact us at ETRS@fcc.gov
Nationwide EAS Test Releases
- FCC Waives EAS Test Reporting System Filing Requirement
July 8, 2020, Order: Word | Acrobat - Reminder to Emergency Alert System Participants of Test Deadlines
July 1, 2019, Public Notice: Word | Acrobat - FCC Announces Nationwide Emergency Alert System Test on August 7, 2019 and Opens the EAS Test Reporting System for 2019 Filings
June 3, 2019, Public Notice: Word | Acrobat
To view previous releases from prior nationwide tests, click on the "Archived Releases" tab above.
ETRS Frequently Asked Questions
Reminder Regarding the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alert Sounds (Attention Signals)
False, Fraudulent, or Unauthorized Use of the EAS or WEA Codes or Attention Signals (or Simulations Thereof) is Strictly Prohibited. See FCC Enforcement Advisory No. 2019-05 for more information.
ETRS Instructional Video
Registration Information
Completing ETRS Form One
Accessing ETRS Forms Two and Three
Archived Releases
Archived Releases
- FEMA and FCC Announce Nationwide Test in August
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat - Report on 2018 Nationwide Emergency Alert Test
Report: Word | Acrobat - Nationwide Alerting Test Rescheduled for October 3, 2018
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat - FCC Reminds EAS Participants Of Upcoming Dates And Deadlines Related To The 2018 Nationwide EAS Test
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat - FCC Announces Nationwide Test of the Wireless Emergency Alert and Emergency Alert Systems on September 20, 2018
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat - Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Opens the EAS Test Reporting System for 2018
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat - Report on the September 27, 2017, Nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System
Report: Word | Acrobat - 2017 National Emergency Alert System Test: Initial Findings
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat - Nationwide Emergency Alert System Test Planned for September 27
News Release: Word | Acrobat - EAS Test Filing Date Extended for those Affected by 2017 Hurricanes
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat - PSHSB Reminds EAS Participants of 2017 Nationwide Test Deadlines
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat - Nationwide Test of the Emergency Alert System Scheduled for September 27th
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat - Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Provides Instructions for 2017 ETRS Registration Using CORES
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat - PSHSB Reminds EAS Participants of 2017 Nationwide Test Deadlines
August 14, 2017 - Public Notice: Word | Acrobat - Nationwide Test of the Emergency Alert System Scheduled for September 27th
July 24, 2017 - Public Notice: Word | Acrobat - Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Provides Instructions for 2017 ETRS Registration Using CORES
June 26, 2017 - Public Notice: Word | Acrobat - Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Announces Nationwide Test of the Emergency Alert System on September 28, 2016
July 18, 2016 - Public Notice: Word | Acrobat - Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Launches EAS Test Reporting System (ETRS) and Seeks Comment on EAS Operating Handbook Recommendations
June 27, 2016 - Public Notice: Word | Acrobat - Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Provides Information on Implementation of EAS Test Reporting System
April 26, 2016 - Public Notice: Word | Acrobat - Review of the Emergency Alert System
Sixth Report and Order: Word | Acrobat - Strengthening the Emergency Alert System (EAS): Lessons Learned from the Nationwide EAS Test - April 2013
Report: Word | Acrobat
EAS Operating Handbook
EAS Operating Handbook
The EAS Operating Handbook summarizes the actions to be taken by personnel at EAS Participant facilities upon receipt of an EAN, tests, or State and Local Area alerts. A copy of the Handbook must be located at normal duty positions or EAS equipment locations when an operator is required to be on duty and be immediately available to staff responsible for authenticating messages and initiating actions.