Scott County EMA to test wireless emergency alert system for cell phones

The Scott County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is conducting a countywide test of the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) ...
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Here’s how to enable Emergency Alerts on your phone for real-time weather warnings in your area

If you live in areas expected to get hit with rain, heavy wind or flooding, it’s important to have Emergency Alerts enabled on your phone. Even if you are safe from the recent weather system, you only ...
Slator

Multilingual Alerts Order Moves Forward After AGs Threaten Legal Action Against FCC

After 19 Attorneys General threatened legal action, the FCC published its new multilingual emergency alerts rule in the Federal Register.
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Scott County EMA to conduct annual test of Wireless Emergency Alert System

The Scott County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) will conduct a county-wide test of the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) ...
Los Angeles Times

Failed emergency alerts during L.A. firestorms eroded public trust. How to fix a broken system?

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. For many, the chaos and uncertainty around evacuations and alerts compounded the ...
USA Today

Emergency alerts weren't sent out during Brown shooting. Here's why

Providence officials decided against a statewide emergency alert after the Brown University shooting due to safety concerns. Authorities feared a loud, unavoidable alert could reveal the hiding spots ...
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What to Pack in Your Emergency Bag to Prepare for a Wildfire

According to Cal Fire PIO Heather Williams, keeping your bag by your front door is best, so you can easily grab it and go.