Daniel Donovan: “We must fully fund these grant programs particularly in light of the evolving terrorist threat.”

I am glad that the FCC voted last week to require the delivery of alerts to 100 percent of the target area identified by the alert system with no more than one-tenth of a mile overshoot.

I believe that the homeland budget is as important as the military budget because it defends us here in the homeland.

It is because of them and the dedicated and tireless professionals of NYC Emergency Management that New York City has become a stronger, more resilient, and secure place.

Now is not the time to be cutting Federal resources to counter chemical and biological threats and support for our first responders.