FCC buying emergency notification system
Federal Computer Week
The Federal Communications Commission is expanding its involvement in maintaining emergency communications during disasters, the agency's chairman announced today. For example, the commission is buying a computer-based rapid notification system that will enable outreach to public safety officials during major incidents, according to a news release. It also is coordinating its disaster communication improvement efforts with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and with the Health and Human Services Department.
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