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FCC’s Martin calls for new public-safety bureau

Published Friday, September 16, 2005

FCC Chairman Kevin Martin yesterday proposed establishing a new bureau within the FCC focused on public safety and homeland security after commissioners listened to three hours of testimony about communications struggles related to Hurricane Katrina. During the hurricane, more than 3 million people lost phone service, more than 1000 wireless towers were knocked down and more than 100 broadcast stations were knocked off the air, Martin said. This made communications with victims of the storm difficult, and even first responders had difficulty communicating. “It is at times like these that we are reminded of the importance of being ...

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