"Audio streaming service TuneIn announced on Thursday a partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to deliver emergency alerts directly to drivers. TuneIn is now compatible with the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS), FEMA's national system that delivers verified local alerts and critical emergency information to the public. Through this integration, drivers in affected geographic areas will receive real-time alerts from local, state, tribal, and federal agencies, including warnings about extreme weather, natural disasters, and other urgent emergencies."
"The agency has faced recent workforce reductions and departures that have raised questions about its ability to effectively respond to disasters in the future. According to the Government Accountability Office (GAO), nearly 2,500 employees left FEMA between January 25 and June 1 of this year, including several senior executives. With FEMA's staff currently stretched thin, some observers worry about whether the agency can effectively manage and distribute accurate information through new systems like the TuneIn partnership."
TuneIn partnered with FEMA to deliver emergency alerts directly to drivers through compatibility with the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS). Drivers in affected geographic areas will receive real-time alerts from local, state, tribal, and federal agencies covering extreme weather, natural disasters, and other urgent emergencies. Alerts will be prioritized by severity, with minor threats producing brief notifications and critical events interrupting broadcasts with audio and on-screen alerts. Vehicles from manufacturers such as Rivian, Lucid, Tesla, Sony Honda Mobility, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes, and Volvo will support the integration. FEMA recently experienced significant workforce reductions, prompting concerns about its capacity to manage and distribute accurate information through new systems.
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