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Staying aware: A trio of systems have been set up to alert us to possible emergencies

Emergency alert

We’ve never had more advance warning when it comes to natural disasters, whether it’s a phone alert, a radio broadcast or a scrolling message at the bottom of our screens. The federal government requires that all citizens have access to emergency warnings, including those with disabilities.

The Common Alerting Protocol allows for the transmission of multimedia attachments and links within these critical messages, so industry partners can create accessible content for individuals with special needs. Warnings can even be broadcast in other languages. You’ll receive them through wireless messages, the Emergency Alert System or a special NOAA Weather Radio. Here’s a look at the three major alert systems:



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