National Warning System Analysis.
Abstract
The report reviews the nation's civil preparedness warning system. The project analyzed and evaluated: (1) the present operational configuration of the National Warning System (NAWAS), as well as state and local warning systems; (2) needed updating and/or changes in the National Warning Centers' operational concepts and procedures; (3) the role of NAWAS, with a nationwide implementation of the Decision Information Distribution System (DIDS) and during DIDS implementation stages; (4) the potential use of cable television for all types of warning; and (5) low-cost means of developing internal public warning in the metropolitan areas to supplement outdoor systems by taking advantage of existing communications and media outlets, including Crisis Home Alerting Technique (CHAT).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 15, 1974
- Accession Number
- ADA003505
Entities
People
- Murray Rosenthal
Organizations
- System Development Corporation