Emergency Alert System (EAS) and All-Hazard Warnings.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Administrative agencies.

Weather.

Emergency communication systems.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (16 pages, digital, PDF file)

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2008.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Examines technology and administration of the Emergency Alert System, which is jointly managed by FEMA and the FCC in cooperation with the National Weather Service. Discusses modifications to the NOAA weather radio all-hazard network; key proposals for change; an executive order specifying a public alert and warning system; and the Warning, Alert, and Response Network Act, Title VI of P.L. 109-347, which required the establishment of a Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee by FCC. Outlines other Federal emergency warning systems.

Notes:

Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Dec. 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.

CRS Report.

Other Format:

Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Emergency Alert System (EAS) and All-Hazard Warnings

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