According to Radio Ink, Boston's WBZ NewsRadio 1030 will become the 13th radio station in the country to upgrade its studios to meet the Federal Emergency Management Agency's requirements for an all-hazards upgrade.

Furthermore, FEMA and iHeartMedia Boston are hosting an event as they reveal the "Primary Entry Point" facility next week. They include increased sheltering capabilities, expanded broadcast capacity, and sustainable power generation for all types of hazardous events.

Once opened, the facility will be one of 77 across the country that serves as a National Public Warning System Primary Entry Point station. WBZ will have the ability to participate with FEMA to provide alert and warning information to the public before and during national emergencies.

Speakers for this event will include:

  • Antwane Johnson, Director, Integrated Public Alert, and Warning System, FEMA
  • James (Nick) Russo, Federal Coordinating Officer, FEMA
  • Manny Centeno, IPAWS Program Manager, FEMA
  • U.S. Senator Edward Markey
  • State Senator Patrick O'Connor
  • State Representative Joan Meschino
  • Hull Board of Selectmen Chairwoman, Jennifer Constable
  • Alan Chartrand, Boston Market President, iHeartMedia
  • Jeff Littlejohn, Executive VP Engineering & Systems Integration, iHeartMedia
  • Dan Rea, On-air host, WBZ NewsRadio 1030