The 2010 National Association of Broadcasters show will be held next week in Las Vegas. On Wednesday, April 14, a session will be held entitled "Putting the Final Touches on Next-Generation EAS."
Following a panel-discussion format, the session is designed to clarify the current role that broadcasters play in Emergency Alert Systems (EAS) and explore if/how station responsibilities will change as the next generation of EAS is implemented.
The session will begin with remarks by Damon Penn, Assistant Administrator of the National Continuity Programs (NCP) for FEMA, and Rear Admiral James Barnett (Ret.), Chief of the FCC Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau.
Panelists for the session include Antwane Johnson, FEMA Division Director--IPAWS; Suzanne Goucher, president and CEO, Maine Association of Broadcasters; Thomas Beers, Chief, FCC Policy Division, and Wade Witmer, FEMA Deputy Director--IPAWS.
Even though emergency managers and broadcasters don't cross paths often, we believe it is important for these groups to be aware of each others' respective efforts surrounding public notification. As new trends and technologies emerge, we'll clearly see more overlap here, along with a greater need for coordination and communication.
All the best,
Lorin
To receive a comprehensive Galain Solutions white paper: "Notifications Alerts & Warnings, The Next Generation," email us your request at resources@galainsolutions.com.
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Following a panel-discussion format, the session is designed to clarify the current role that broadcasters play in Emergency Alert Systems (EAS) and explore if/how station responsibilities will change as the next generation of EAS is implemented.
The session will begin with remarks by Damon Penn, Assistant Administrator of the National Continuity Programs (NCP) for FEMA, and Rear Admiral James Barnett (Ret.), Chief of the FCC Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau.
Panelists for the session include Antwane Johnson, FEMA Division Director--IPAWS; Suzanne Goucher, president and CEO, Maine Association of Broadcasters; Thomas Beers, Chief, FCC Policy Division, and Wade Witmer, FEMA Deputy Director--IPAWS.
Even though emergency managers and broadcasters don't cross paths often, we believe it is important for these groups to be aware of each others' respective efforts surrounding public notification. As new trends and technologies emerge, we'll clearly see more overlap here, along with a greater need for coordination and communication.
All the best,
Lorin
To receive a comprehensive Galain Solutions white paper: "Notifications Alerts & Warnings, The Next Generation," email us your request at resources@galainsolutions.com.
Galain Solutions, Inc.
www.galainsolutions.com
