FCC chief calls for better 911: Martin reveals lessons from two hurricanes.(Federal Communications Commission)

Broadcasting & Cable, October, 2005

The issue of emergency communications has become a priority for Washington regulators and lawmakers after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita exposed massive communications failures. FCC Chairman Kevin Martin, who appeared at two of three hearings on the issue last week, took time out with B&C's John Eggerton to discuss the lessons learned and the improvements needed.

In response to the hurricanes, the FCC got good marks from both Congress and the industry for cutting through regulatory rod tape to allow stations to got on however they could. Why? We tried to identify immediately afterward what were the likely things the industry might need, like special temporary authority to allow public broadcasters, in some instances, to put on commercials to raise money...

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