FCC Bureau Allows Early Tests of Emergency Alerts in Puerto Rico
The Public Safety Bureau approved limited waiver of emergency alert system and wireless emergency alert rules to let broadcasters and carriers take part in a test by the Puerto Rico Emergency Management Bureau. PREMB's simulation is scheduled for Wednesday, with…
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a backup of Thursday. New rules allowing such joint tests kick in May 1. The exercise will "help educate and prepare the public and will help the PREMB to determine the readiness and effectiveness of Puerto Rico’s public warning system, plans, and infrastructure as it prepares for the peak of the 2018 hurricane season,” the FCC bureau said. “Given the disasters suffered by Puerto Rico during last year’s hurricanes and in preparation for this year’s peak hurricane season, we find waiver relief is warranted ... the proposed test would provide alert initiators and emergency managers information of immediate value to ongoing restoration and emergency preparedness efforts.”