Bill Text: MI SR0096 | 2021-2022 | 101st Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: A resolution to encourage the Michigan State Police to educate local communities on the use of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System, to encourage local communities to familiarize themselves with the system, and to encourage a coordinated effort to use the system and/or some other form of mass notification in the event of a natural disaster or other emergency.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 9-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2021-11-30 - Referred To Committee On Judiciary And Public Safety [SR0096 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2021-SR0096-Introduced.html
senate resolution no.96
Senators Moss, Chang, Geiss, Wojno, Brinks, Alexander, Bullock and Hollier offered the following resolution:
Whereas, The Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) is a secure communication network which connects all public alert and warning systems in the United States, including Michigan's Emergency Alert System. IPAWS uses satellite television, cable television, electronic billboards, and the internet to efficiently and conveniently broadcast alerts to Michigan residents; and
Whereas, Michigan communities have experienced emergencies in the past. Natural disasters, including severe storms or floods; environmental disasters, such as chemical spills or releases; and industrial accidents, such as fire or explosions are all potential events for which we prepare. Receiving notifications of potential impacts, emergency response and recovery, and relief and support activities is imperative for affected residents; and
Whereas, The Michigan State Police should encourage local communities to use IPAWS by working with community leaders to create best practices on how and when to use a notification system like IPAWS. Providing information on the power of IPAWS to notify local residents in the event of a natural disaster or an emergency is an important part of preparing for emergency situations. By becoming familiar with IPAWS or other notification systems now, local officials will be ready to harness that power in advance of the next disaster or emergency; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we encourage the Michigan State Police to educate local communities on the use of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System, encourage local communities to familiarize themselves with the system, and encourage a coordinated effort to use the system and/or some other form of mass notification in the event of a natural disaster or other emergency; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Director of the Michigan State Police, the Michigan Townships Association, the Michigan Municipal League, and the Michigan Association of Counties.
