DIRECTV Launches Tropical Storm Isaac Information Channel
August 26 2012 - 9:08PM
Business Wire
DIRECTV is launching a dedicated 24/7 "Tropical Storm Isaac
Information" channel that will provide live broadcasts from local
stations in markets affected by the tropical storm to DIRECTV
viewers nationwide.
The DIRECTV-produced information channel will begin broadcasting
at 9 p.m. EDT/6 p.m. PDT tonight and will air on viewer channels
325 and 349. DIRECTV plans to provide continuous coverage until the
storm has diminished in strength.
DIRECTV will simulcast local news and information coverage from
various stations in affected markets as the storm moves up from the
Florida Keys through the Gulf of Mexico. DIRECTV will also provide
graphical information to inform our customer base about potential
evacuations, closures, event cancellations and any additional
critical information as needed. Storm preparation information
will be delivered in graphical form from the American Red Cross
along with information from other emergency organizations.
As DIRECTV tracks the storm it will manually switch to a local
station in the affected market. The information channel will
broadcast coverage from the following markets:
- Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
- Ft. Myers-Naples, Fla.
- Tampa-St. Petersburg, Fla.
- Gainesville, Fla.
- Tallahassee, Fla.
- Panama City, Fla.
- Mobile, Ala.-Pensacola, Fla.
- Montgomery, Ala.
- Hattiesburg, Miss.
- New Orleans, La.
About DIRECTV:
DIRECTV (NASDAQ: DTV) is one of the world's leading providers of
digital television entertainment services delivering a premium
video experience through state-of-the-art technology, unmatched
programming and industry-leading customer service to 33 million
customers in the U.S. and Latin America. In the U.S., DIRECTV
offers its 19.9 million customers access to more than 170 HD
channels and Dolby-Digital® 5.1 theater-quality sound, access to
exclusive sports programming such as NFL SUNDAY TICKET™, Emmy-award
winning technology and higher customer satisfaction than the
leading cable companies for 11 years running. DIRECTV Latin
America, through its subsidiaries and affiliated companies in
Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Venezuela, Colombia, and other Latin
American countries, leads the pay-TV category in technology,
programming and service, delivering an unrivaled digital television
experience to 12 million customers. DIRECTV sports and
entertainment properties include three Regional Sports Networks
(Northwest, Rocky Mountain and Pittsburgh) as well as a 60 percent
interest in Game Show Network. For the most up-to-date information
on DIRECTV, please visit www.directv.com.
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