WEST CENTRAL OHIO EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM

VII. MONITORING ASSIGNMENTS
A. As indicated in Paragraph V, WHKO is the West Central Ohio Operational Area Primary
station and will be the originator for West Central Ohio Operational Area EAS messages.
WTUE, the alternate Local Primary station will serve as the alternate originator for the West
Central Ohio Operational Area EAS and will monitor WHKO. All West Central Ohio
Operational Area stations and cable systems shall monitor WHKO and WTUE. In addition to
these LP stations, all participating stations and cable systems are encouraged to monitor the
appropriate National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather radio station
serving their area. A list of these stations is outlined in Attachment V.
B. The specific monitoring assignment for each of the West Central Ohio Operational Area
participating stations are detailed in the Attachment I and III of this plan. If monitoring
difficulties are experienced, the operational area chairman should be consulted in resolving the
problem. The operational area chairman will coordinate any waiver necessary with the SECC
chairman and the FCC. A letter will be sent by the SECC or vice SECC to the requesting station
outlining the monitoring assignment change.
VIII. RESPONSIBILITIES OF PARTICIPATING STATIONS
A. Stations serving the Ohio EAS system are the key to the effective dissemination of
emergency information to the public.
B. Local Primary (LP) stations serving the Ohio EAS are chosen on the basis of signal
coverage and their ability and willingness to serve in this important key capacity. LP stations are
normally required to operate 24 hours per day and if possible, be attended operations.
C. In accepting this plan, all LP stations agree to transmit any EAS messages requested by
official EAS notifiers identified in this Operational Area Plan. Additionally, LP stations agree to
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