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Each state franchise holder shall comply with the emergency alert system requirements of the Federal Communications Commission in order that emergency messages may be distributed over the state franchise holder’s network. As such capability was required under local franchises in effect in the County on January 1 to December 30, 2006 and as consistent with Public Utilities Code Section 5880, each state franchise holder shall install and maintain equipment to allow the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, Office of Emergency Services to air audio and video messages on the video system to alert Subscribers to emergency situations. This capability shall be remotely activated without the assistance of the state franchise holder and shall allow a representative of the County to override the audio and video on all channels, except those where Grantee has, consistent with Federal Communications Commission regulations, agreed with the broadcaster, not to override the channel for Emergency Alert System messages. (Ord. 2443, § 1, 1/25/2011)