The purpose of the Disaster Communications Coordination and Preparedness Act is to improve how federal communication resources are managed and coordinated during disasters and emergencies. The goal is to enhance awareness and ensure that communication systems are effective when they are most needed. Key provisions of the Act include a requirement for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to review and potentially update its procedures for notifying about the activation and deactivation of the Disaster Information Reporting System (DIRS) within 180 days of the law being enacted.