WARN Act

This provision directs the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a comprehensive study. The study will evaluate how well emergency alerting systems at all governmental levels (local, State, territory, and Federal) disseminate timely and relevant information during weather-related emergencies. The goal is to help communities improve their emergency response policies and procedures, ultimately enhancing public safety.

This subsection specifies the key areas the Comptroller General's study must cover. It requires an evaluation of various alert mediums, including social media, for disseminating information like travel bans and power outages during extreme weather. It also mandates an assessment of existing guidance and training for developing clear, relevant, and actionable alert content. Finally, the study must identify potential improvements to public alerting systems, including outdoor sirens, by gathering input from emergency managers, local officials, and community groups.

This provision sets a deadline for the Comptroller General to submit a report on the study's findings. The report must be submitted to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, within 18 months of the Act's enactment.