This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission to improve how it communicates with state, local, tribal, and territorial officials during disasters and emergencies. The FCC must review its procedures for notifying emergency responders when it activates its Disaster Information Reporting System, which collects communications status information from service providers during crises. Within eighteen months, the FCC will also evaluate whether it can better serve as a central point of contact for emergency officials seeking information about communications infrastructure and coordination with service providers. Additionally, the FCC must develop plain-language educational materials within one year to help emergency management and public safety authorities understand how the disaster reporting system works, what information is available, and how to access it. The bill does not create new reporting requirements for communications companies or mandate any specific FCC actions, but instead focuses on improving coordination and awareness among the agencies and officials who respond to disasters.
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