Wireless Emergency Alert Test Failed to Notify Spanish Speaking Residents – October 5, 2018

You probably got the Wireless Emergency Alert test on Wednesday, but not everyone could actually understand it

The Federal Emergency Management Agency or FEMA, requires that all government agencies provide equal access to information during disasters. KRCB reporter Adia White looks into how well agencies are complying with this requirement in the North Bay.

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