Legislation has been introduced in Tennessee that would create a pilot for a statewide notification program. In bills introduced by Senator Eric Stewart and Representative Charles Curtiss, the state emergency communications board will select local communications boards in regions throughout the state to conduct pilots.
The program would notify persons of severe weather warnings and emergency information via recorded voice messages. Text message delivery is a possibility.
There's obviously a price tag associated with the pilot. Funds would come from the E911 coffers. Considering the state of the economy, resistance to new programs with costs, and the fact that 911 officials are very protective of their funds, the legislation could easily not pass this year. But, at least it puts the issue on the table.
States with statewide notification systems include: New York, Montana, Connecticut, California, and Louisiana. (If you know of others, please let us know.)
All the best,
Rick
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The program would notify persons of severe weather warnings and emergency information via recorded voice messages. Text message delivery is a possibility.
There's obviously a price tag associated with the pilot. Funds would come from the E911 coffers. Considering the state of the economy, resistance to new programs with costs, and the fact that 911 officials are very protective of their funds, the legislation could easily not pass this year. But, at least it puts the issue on the table.
States with statewide notification systems include: New York, Montana, Connecticut, California, and Louisiana. (If you know of others, please let us know.)
All the best,
Rick
