The purpose of the State Emergency Communications Committee (S.E.C.C.) is to oversee the development and implementation of state emergency communications plans for wartime situations, terrorist attacks, and natural and man-made distasters at the state and local levels. The S.E.C.C. develops emergency communications plans in accordance with the FCC’s EAS Rules. The FCC and the S.E.C.C. work together to establish authentication procedures to use in activating state emergency communications plans.

The committee provides assistance to the broadcast industry in developing emergency communications plans. The S.E.C.C. also maintains liaisons with business, organizations, and public service entities in the state which would require communications in an emergency.

The S.E.C.C. encourages studies and research which will improve the overall effectiveness of emergency communications (via cable, radio, television, wire services, cellular phones, etc.) within the state of New Jersey. The committee also provides technical advice and recommendations to appropriate state and local authorities and organizations within the state concerning emergency communications. The S.E.C.C. is also responsible for evaluating the proposals for technical development of functional emergency communications systems, plans and procedures with New Jersey.