The WARN Act mandates a study on the effectiveness of emergency alerting systems during weather-related emergencies.
The WARN Act, or Weather Alert Response and Notification Act, requires the Comptroller General to conduct a study on the effectiveness of local, state, territory, and federal emergency alerting systems. The study will evaluate various alert mediums, including social media, and assess the guidance and training for developing clear and actionable alert content. The findings will be reported to Congress within 18 months to help communities develop better policies and procedures for emergency response and enhance public safety.
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