WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) and One Media 3.0, a subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group, have launched the nation’s first pilot project to use Next Generation Broadcast to disseminate Advanced Emergency Information.
“The jurisdictions that we represent are always looking for more and better ways to inform the public during emergencies,” said Scott Boggs, managing director, homeland security and public safety at COG. "We see NextGen AEI as a powerful new tool for both public warning and providing vital information for recovery after disaster strikes. Because it uses over-the-air broadcast signals, AEI can be especially effective for reaching underserved audiences.”
