Why This Matters
The Emergency Alert Grant Fairness Act makes sure that the Federal Emergency Management Agency opens grant applications for emergency alert systems for at least 30 days every year. This helps improve communication during emergencies.
If you work for a public broadcasting station, you could apply for funding to improve emergency alert systems.
Affects: Public broadcasting organizations that provide emergency alerts will benefit from this bill.
What changes is this bill making?
1. This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency to accept grant applications for 30 days each year. 2. The grants will support the Next Generation Warning System for emergency alerts. 3. Public broadcasting entities can apply for these grants under this bill.
Who is affected?
Public broadcasting organizations that provide emergency alerts will benefit from this bill.