Senate Commerce approves creation of emergency alert system.(News)

RCR Wireless News, October, 2005

Byline: JEFFREY SILVA

The Senate Commerce Committee unanimously approved legislation to create a national emergency alert system designed to take advantage of wireless, Internet and other advanced technologies.

"I'm pleased that my colleagues understand the urgency of developing a comprehensive and modern alert system,'' said Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.), chairman of the Senate Commerce subcommittee on disaster, prediction and prevention. "Without a way to properly alert those in danger, even the most accurate disaster prediction is useless. Today, we can use modern technology to reach Americans with critical safety information. With this bill, a mother picking up her kids from school would be able to have the latest alert for her community sent...

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