Warning Systems and Signals
FEMA is partnered with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to make "realtime" warnings to the public a 21st century reality.
The Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) will use modern technologies to alert the public about a potential or ongoing disaster, enhancing the ability to make decisions that could save lives and property. Emergency messages will flow through multiple devices, such as cell phones, pagers, satellite television/radio, landline phones, desktop computers, personal digital assistants, and road signs. These live or pre-recorded messages may be sent via audio, video or text in multiple languages, including American Sign Language and Braille.
Last Modified: Thursday, 04-Jun-2009 13:33:50 EDT