Skip to content Skip to Content

KESQ Helps Adopt The Nation’s First Regional Early Warning System

“Standalone earthquake warning has been shown to be practical and reliable,” states a CREWS outline of the project. “A network of these devices can provide regional as well as local protection.”

Their goal is to have the network operational in schools and first responder centers within the next 18-to-24 months to give students and staff an advance warning of an on-coming earthquake. In all, CREWS hopes to have all of the Coachella Valley school districts involved, and approximately 120 networked sites in the area.

At Friday’s meeting of the Coachella Valley Association of Governments, CREW’s project partner “The Coachella Valley Emergency Managers Association” outlined their goals to putting these devices in schools, first responder locations, and KESQ-TV, and urged CVAG to join the partnership. Essentially, that could lead to early warning systems in city halls throughout the Coachella Valley.

CVAG’s next step will be to take this action item to the executive committee for their December 7 meeting for final approval.

Stay tuned for more developments on KESQ.com and News Channel 3.

Article Topic Follows: News

Jump to comments ↓

KESQ News Team

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

News Channel 3 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.