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Weather Safety: Multilingual Weather Alert Challenges
GAO analyzed FEMA alert data from 2019-2024 and Hurricane Milton messages. NWS sent English and Spanish wireless alerts, while state and local issuers generally sent English only; GAO identifies staffing, technical, funding and performance-planning constraints.
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GAO analyzed FEMA alert data from 2019-2024 and Hurricane Milton messages. NWS sent English and Spanish wireless alerts, while state and local issuers generally sent English only; GAO identifies staffing, technical, funding and performance-planning constraints.
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Topic reviews: Hurricane Preparedness and Response
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- July 24, 2026