Bill > AB2474

This bill requires the Office of Emergency Services (OES) to establish a statewide master contract by July 1, 2027, for the development of a public alert and early warning software system that can be used by all government entities across the state, region, and local levels. This new software must be interoperable, meaning it can communicate and work with different systems, and integrate with federal alert systems like the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS), the Emergency Alert System (EAS), and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA). The software is to be ready for use by January 1, 2028, and after that date, all cities and counties that issue public safety alerts must use this system, with the primary responsibility for sending alerts falling to the designated public emergency warning system operator in each local government. Additionally, the bill mandates that training provided by OES on alert and warning systems, which currently covers federal systems like WEA and EAS, must include the new statewide software once it is developed and ready for use. This initiative aims to address inconsistencies and improve coordination in public alerting across California, which is prone to various disasters.

Emergency Management (Assembly)

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