§ 45:1355 — Disasters; deaf and hard of hearing persons informed

§1355. Disasters; deaf and hard of hearing persons informed
A. During any time of a disaster, or threat of a disaster, television stations shall
transmit information or instructions in connection with the disaster, or threat of disaster, to
the deaf and hard of hearing by scrolling or other appropriate means of communication in
order to provide such persons with the same information or instructions as is provided to
hearing persons.
B. For purposes of this Section, "disaster" means occurrence or imminent threat of
widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property resulting from any natural or
man-made cause, including but not limited to hurricane, tornado, storm, flood, high water,
wind driven water, tidal wave, earthquake, landslide, mudslide, fire, explosion, hostile
military actions, or other disasters.

Legislative History

Acts 1993, No. 1007, §1; Acts 2017, No. 146, §10.