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Federal Register · December 10, 2025
The title they went with Wireless Emergency Alerts and the Emergency Alert System Noisy translates that to

Your phone will now shout emergency warnings in 14 languages and American Sign Language

What happened
Mobile carriers must now send emergency alerts in 14 languages and American Sign Language. This means more people will get critical warnings in their native language on their phones.
Why it matters
Emergency alerts have always assumed English literacy. This rule changes that assumption for critical, time-sensitive warnings. It means people who do not speak English can now get life-saving information directly, without waiting for translation or interpretation.
The signal
Watch for reports on how quickly mobile carriers roll out these new language capabilities and if the alerts are actually used in real emergencies.
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