Leaders from the satellite, cable and broadcast industries met today to consider recommendations for ensuring effective delivery of emergency information through public warning systems. The recommendations were presented to members of the Media Security and Reliability Council (MSRC) at its biannual meeting at the Federal Communications Commission headed by FCC Chairman Michael Powell. The 41-member MSRC will vote on these recommendations by June 18.

Powell said, “The most important responsibility the government and media share during times of crisis is to ensure the safety and well-being of our citizens. Making sure that people receive urgent information that is timely and accurate is truly a life-saving service that warrants our utmost attention and support. The recommendations we have seen today address some of the biggest challenges we must face regarding the delivery of a reliable public warning system.”