Emergency agencies expand options for getting info to the public
Great Lakes Echo
By Katee Tompkins Emergency warnings are designed to reach all Michigan residents, whether through a cellphone alert, television broadcast or weather radio, but ensuring those messages are accessible to people with disabilities, limited English proficiency and limited access to technology often requires additional efforts.
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Emergency agencies expand options for getting info to the public
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