"These stations have put aside their competitive spirit and have put you first to ensure safety in the event of a catastrophe," Baldacci said in the message. "Should we experience a major emergency, they will bring you coordinated news updates as quickly as possible."
Nine commercial radio stations in the Bangor area and the seven statewide public radio stations of the Maine Public Broadcasting Network have teamed up to inform listeners as soon as possible in the case of an emergency.
"The credit goes to the companies who are working together to put listeners first," said the governor. "Cumulus Radio, Clear Channel Radio and the Maine Public Broadcasting Network have put the interests of Mainers ahead of their own competitive interests and should be commended for doing so."
The project of the United Radio Broadcasters of Eastern Maine has been in the works since June 2006 and supports the existing Emergency Alert System, which has warned radio listeners and TV viewers of potential danger for decades. The United Radio Broadcasters of Eastern Maine will go beyond the Emergency Alert System, giving listeners a more localized outlet for information, news and updates.
