The FCC unanimously approved a requirement for wireless emergency alerts to be delivered in 13 languages and American Sign Language, aiming to better serve the 68 million non-English speakers in the U.S. Currently, alerts are only in Spanish and English. However, some Congress members and nonprofits highlight delays in publishing this requirement in the Federal Register, crucial for initiating a 30-month compliance period for providers like AT&T and Verizon. California Congresswoman Nanette Barragan emphasizes the importance of understanding alerts for safety, expressing frustration over the delays.
When an emergency alert comes in, people should be able to understand what it says and the instructions are being given on what to do.
The FCC has delayed sending what's called a report and order to the Federal Register, which starts a 30-month window for wireless providers.
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