What is a NOAA All Hazard Weather radio and how does it work?
NOAA All Hazard Weather Radios serve as a personal warning siren for your home. Working with the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) Emergency Alert System , National Weather Radio is an “All Hazards” radio network, making it your single source for comprehensive weather and emergency information. In conjunction with Federal, State, and Local Emergency Managers and other public officials, NWR also broadcasts warning and post-event information for all types of hazards including natural environmental (such as chemical releases or oil spills), and public safety (such as AMBER alerts or 911 Telephone outages). More information about the NOAA All Hazard Weather radio can be found at The National Weather Service Radio Website. Emergency Alert System What is the Cable Interrupt System and how does it work? The Cable Interrupt System pre-empts local programming for cable subscribers in McKinney. Regardless of which cable channel is being watched, the screen will fade to black. After a shor
