Method, system and apparatus for providing information to client devices within a network

A method ( 40 ), system ( 10 ) and control device ( 14 ) are provided for delivering information, such as Emergency Alert System (EAS) information, to one or more client devices ( 16 ) in a network, e.g., a home network or business network. The control device ( 14 ), which is connected to the client devices ( 16 ) via a suitable home or business network connection, receives information, such as EAS information, from an appropriate transmission source ( 22 ). The control device ( 14 ) performs any one or more of a number of functions that allows the information to be properly received by appropriate client devices ( 16 ). Such functions include formatting or encoding the information as needed by the client devices ( 16 ) to properly receive the information. Also, using a tuner ( 38 ), the control device ( 14 ) can be tuned to an appropriate channel for providing the information to the appropriate client devices ( 16 ).