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Federal Communications Commission Resources

Accessibility of Emergency Video Programming
Fact sheet from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on requirements for broadcasters and cable operators to make local emergency information accessible to persons who are deaf or hard of hearing, and to persons who are blind or have visual disabilities. This includes ensuring that emergency information is provided both aurally and in a visual format.


Communicating During an Emergency
Information from the Federal Communications Commission on what happens within the telecommunications and broadcast systems during an emergency and how best to use these systems during a crisis or disaster, including use of TTY's to dial 911 calls and FCC requirements for accessible emergency information.