Failure to alert: Local officials can tap a federal warning system to send targeted alerts with evacuation orders and other actions. Many don’t use it. Lack of access: To use the system, local ...

The Consumer Technology Association told the Federal Communications Commission last week that it believes the current Emergency Alert System is highly effective and, if expanded, could create more ...

Local law enforcement can alert the area surrounding a jail, workhouse or correctional institution when a convicted felon ...

Gov. Mike DeWine signed a bill into law earlier this week that looks to create an escaped convict alert system.

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