[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 6]
[House]
[Page 8019]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        SEVERE WEATHER WARNINGS

  (Mr. LONG asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, when a weather emergency strikes, local radio 
and television stations play an instrumental role in keeping families 
informed on vital warnings and emergency response efforts.
  A little over 1 year ago, the city of Joplin, Missouri, was changed 
forever when an EF-5 tornado struck. Local radio stations like KZRG, 
the Zimmer Radio Group, Community Radio Group, and KDMO provided Joplin 
residents with critical information as it was happening. After the 
tornado, they helped families locate their loved ones and provided 
information on where they could seek shelter and food.
  Local stations are a tremendous asset to their communities, 
especially during weather emergencies. These stations keep their 
communities informed on the latest weather conditions and provide 
support after the storms pass.
  I want to thank all of the local radio and TV stations across the 
country, especially those in the Joplin area, for the great public 
service they provide their communities before, during, and after these 
weather emergencies.

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