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.

Emergency communication systems.

Weather.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2008

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:

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

Publisher Number:

CRS-2008-RSI-0442

Access Restriction:

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