National Emergency Alert System Set To Launch In NYC

NEW YORK, (CBSNewYork/AP) – A new national alert system is set to begin in New York City that will alert the public to emergencies via cell phones.

The announcement of the new emergency alert system came Monday in the wake of Osama bin Laden’s death and an uptick in security and safety concerns around New York City.

The Federal Communications Commission and the Federal Emergency Management Agency said the system will warn people about terrorist attacks, natural disasters or other emergencies.

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Jason is a contributing author of "Ron Paul: A Life of Ideas," the biography of Congressman Ron Paul, and the author of"Disciple of Liberty: Seven Priorities of a Christian Patriot." His work has also been featured on the anti-war, anti-state, pro-market website Lewrockwell.com. He has appeared as a guest on FOX Business Channel's "America's Nightly Scoreboard" , the FOX News program "On The Record with Greta Van Susteren," and "Freedom Watch" with Judge Andrew Napolitano. Jason is a former pastor and church planter. He also was a Vice President with JP Morgan Chase, a position he held while simultaneously working as a grassroots activist to End the Federal Reserve. He is one of the founders of the Ohio Freedom Alliance, and Ohio Liberty Council. Currently, he is the Executive Director of The Foundation for a Free Society, a 501c3 non-profit, educational organization in Austin, Texas. Over the last 10 years, he has spoken over one-hundred times to audiences of all ages, ranging from 20 to 20,000 in attendance. He speaks on topics such as State Sovereignty, the U.S. Constitution, Early American History, Political Activism, Money and Economics. Jason lives in Austin, TX with his wife of 11 years, Tisa, his 10-year old son, Ethan, and dog named Rocco. Check out his personal website at JasonRink.com.

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