 Welcome to All Hands Update. I'm Petty Officer Jessica Bidwell. Navy sailors, civilians, and contractors are required to register in the Wide Area Alert Network and Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System. The Wide Area Alert Network, or WAN, and Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System, or NFAS, are important in emergency situations for accountability. WAN provides real-time alerts throughout the Navy community in the lifecycle or incident of a crisis via Giant Voice, Intercom, or Mobile Updates. Registration is not automatic and must be updated separately. The two programs are independent and help with accountability of personnel. Updating your WAN and NFAS is part of the Navy Ready program and helps you to stay informed. Navy Ready needs your participation to keep the accountability system effective. Update your WAN and NFAS today by visiting the CNIC website.