Reaching a Broader Audience: Updates and Effective Message Design in WEAs

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is pleased to announce a Community of Practice webinar, “Reaching a Broader Audience: Updates and Effective Message Design in WEAs” will be hosted on September 9th, 2026. This webinar continues the peer-to-peer learning, social science insights, and technical discussions initiated through the When Minutes Matter Technical Assistance Workshops. This 90-minute webinar will feature two guest speakers addressing the topics of new improvements to Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs) and effective message design in WEAs.

Austin Randazzo is a Deputy Bureau Chief in the Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission.  He oversees the Bureau’s work on emergency alerting, network reliability, and cybersecurity. Mr. Austin Randazzo will be presenting on “Wireless Emergency Alerts: Upcoming Improvements and New Opportunities.”

Amanda Savitt is an emergency management analyst with Argonne National Laboratory’s Decision and Infrastructure Sciences Division. She supports FEMA projects through extensive disaster research. Dr. Amanda Savitt will be presenting on “Effective Message Design in Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs).”

The Alert and Warning Community of Practice provides emergency managers and alert and warning practitioners with a dedicated space to learn, share best practices, and address emerging challenges. These meetings allow participants to gain new insights, discuss current issues, and exchange valuable knowledge with peers. Through this collaborative environment, members enhance their skills and build connections that support improvement in their alert and warning programs.

This meeting is open to any individuals with a role in communicating emergency protective action guidance to the public.

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