[sbe-eas] Public 'service'??

[Bob Reite]

k7cr wrote:
[snip]



> 1 - Create uniform criteria for certain Event Codes, such as -

> EVI, CEM, TOR, FRW etc (The heavy duty warnings) to prevent

> bogus and excessive use.

> 

> 2- Make it a requirement that all electronic media systems forward

> them. (Radio, TV, Cable, CMAS Gizmo's etc)


These requirements are already part of the Pennsylvania State EAS Plan, 
although Severe Thunderstorm Warnings are also mandatory here, some 
might argue those aren't "heavy duty" enough.


> This would have the effect of -

> 

> 1 - Making EAS a legitimate and dependable public warning system.

> One that emergency managers, weather forecasters etc could have

> confidence in would work for them in time of need.

> 

> 2 - Make EAS a legitimate warning service that Joe Citizen could

> believe in and WANT TO HEAR

> 

> And while we are at it -

> 

> 1 - Eliminate ALL on-air testing.

> 

> When the Warning Tone heard - It's serious (and not a test)


I'd agree with getting rid of the RWT, I think the RMT as handled in PA 
in which the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency initiates the test 
is still needed, as it tests the system in a manner that most accurately 
simulates actual use.

> 

> 2- Leave the Watches and Statements etc in the voluntary category.

> 


That's how it is in PA, I don't think any station here carries the 
Watches and Statements, although the news oriented stations will run 
them as part of their news coverage.


> 

> Clay Freinwald

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