What Are Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs)?

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The toolkit describes Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs) as short, text-like messages sent to mobile devices during emergencies. These alerts are issued by state and local safety officials, the National Weather Service, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and the President of the United States. WEAs are important in places like nursing homes and medical centers because they help keep people safe during emergencies. Other links on the page include FAQs and information for emergency managers about how to send WEAs.

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Focus Areas: Natural Disasters; Severe Weather

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Families & Children

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Public Health Administration; Telecommunications; Wireless Technology

Institutions: California Governor's Office of Emergency Services

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