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Cadena Nacional
In several Latin American countries, a (; plural ), also referred to as a () or (), is a joint broadcast, over various media (usually radio and television), directed at the general population of a state. Initially conceived as a form of emergency population warning, these broadcasts are often of a political nature, as most of them are messages by governmental authorities about various topics of general interest. Depending on the country, the characteristics of ''cadenas nacionales'' vary. In some countries, they are enshrined in law; in others, they are informal and cooperative. In some countries, including Argentina and Venezuela, all stations are mandated to air these messages (similar in nature to Emergency Action Notifications in the United States). by Latin American country Argentina The use of ''cadenas nacionales'' in Argentina is regulated by Article 75 of the , signed into law in 2008. This article specifies that the executive branch of the national government or o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emergency Population Warning
An emergency population warning is a method whereby local, regional, or national authorities can contact members of the public en masse to warn them of an impending emergency. These warnings may be necessary for a number of reasons, including: * weather emergencies such as tornadoes, hurricanes, and ice storms; * geological disasters such as earthquakes, landslides, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis; * industrial disasters such as the release of toxic gas or contamination of river water; * radiological disasters such as a nuclear plant disaster; * medical emergencies such as an outbreak of a fast-moving infectious disease; * warfare or acts of terrorism. Many local areas use emergency population warnings to advise of prison escapes, abducted children, emergency telephone number outages, and other events. Requirements In order to develop an effective emergency warning system, certain things are required: * an agreement as to what constitutes an emergency in the area served by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
