EAS is still broadcast over the air on the VHF spectrum and includes NOAA weather updates which your taxes pay for. Buy a weather radio, because the TV alerts

EAS is still broadcast over the air on the VHF spectrum and includes NOAA weather updates which your taxes pay for. Buy a weather radio, because the TV alerts are literally just EAS receivers interrupting programming. EAS transmission sites are built to withstand tornadoes and even casual offensive military strikes. TV stations aren't. You may also consider getting into amateur radio too.