Emergency Broadcasting System Test
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System . FCC Public Safety and Homela… read more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System . FCC Public Safety and Homeland Security Chief James Barnett said that the purpose of the test is to assess the reliability and effectiveness of the Emergency Alert System as a way to alert the public of disasters and give relevant information. close
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