WASHINGTON—The latest data report from the FCC on the status of communications in the wake of Harvey is decidedly mixed. Cell sites and TV stations are showing fewer stations off the air, but more radio stations are out of service and cable/broadband subscribers are also without service.
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The FCC is offering its support to the communities affected by Hurricane Harvey by having its Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau activate the Disaster Information Reporting System.
As people and broadcasters in Texas are still recovering from Hurricane Harvey, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai announced that he will visit Texas Tuesday, Sept. 5, to inspect the damage and meet with those working on the recovery efforts.
As communication providers that were impacted by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria continue their recovery effort, the FCC has announced the creation of a Hurricane Recovery Task Force.
Tegna is lending a hand to those affected by Hurricane Harvey with the launch of its Texas Cares initiative.
After counties in Texas and Louisiana were hit by Hurricane Harvey over the weekend, which has since been reclassified as Tropical Storm Harvey, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai has issued a statement providing an update on the FCC’s involvement.
U.S. radio and TV stations were supposed to have filled out a particular form by now in advance of September’s national EAS test.
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is providing $500,000 in emergency funds to stations in Texas and Louisiana that were affected by Hurricane Harvey.
