In an article published Thursday, The Washington Post explored six areas in which the United States is still vulnerable a decade after 9/11. 

One of the weaknesses listed is the nation’s radio spectrum, and Congress’ failure to create a digital communication network for first responders across the country. 

Read the full story, then check out Civil Beat’s coverage of Hawaii’s imperfect emergency communications system.

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