… only had sufficient systems in place to deliver wireless emergency alerts to individuals in the danger zone after electricity and cell service were knocked out by the storm. That's why I introduced the Mystic Alerts act along with Congressman August Pfluger, to ensure Texans and all Americans can receive wireless emergency alerts on their mobile devices via satellite, even when cellular networks are compromised. This legislation, which passed the House unanimously earlier this year, would help shore up this vulnerability and would undoubtedly save lives when disaster strikes. Every second matters. (01:09–01:28)
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Asserts that John Cornyn introduced the Mystic Alerts Act to provide satellite-based emergency alerts.
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