Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with Broadcast Media
In an emergency the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and radio and TV broadcasters will work together to tell people what they need to know to stay safe.
Broadcasting formal emergency announcements is an important part of this however this principles-based MoU has greater flexibility in activating the agreement depending on the severity and pace of an event. It has increased provisions for the partners to work collaboratively before and during an emergency response.
When activated in an emergency response this MoU mobilises support from broadcasters to broadcast or amplify critical messages above and beyond normal news programming.