Joe Wilson is the President of Federal Signalâs Industrial System Division, Safety & Security Group. This division includes the Alerting and Notification Systems Division, a leader in mass notification solutions for communities around the world; the Integrated Systems Division, which provides custom-engineered solutions for industrial communications, life safety and security; and Victor, a global supplier and manufacturer of mine safety products.
The U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management recently held a hearing in response to newly introduced federal legislation (H.R. 2903 and H.R. 2904). This legislation would set the stage for congress to reauthorize the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and two of its expiring programs, while establishing a clear framework for the modernization of its public alerts and warning systems.