You might also have to endure fewer tests. Organizers can now run alert tests that only reach volunteers, and don't require an FCC waiver to take place. You may only see mandatory tests for large-scale drills.

The improved system may take a while to deploy when emergency managers may need to update their software. Provided they do, though, they could not only improve the usefulness of alerts but ensure that recipients take them seriously. There's a concern that people might grow desensitized if alerts are too common, especially if they sometimes miss their mark.