Wireless Emergency Alerts
What is a Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA)?
- Alerts sent to your phone by authorized government agencies to warn the public about imminent threats to life safety.
- Winter Weather WEAs are sent by the NWS.
What does it mean if I get a Winter Weather WEA?
- Immediate life-threatening situation at your current location. Take immediate life safety action first. Seek out additional information once in a safe place.
How do I make sure WEAs are turned on for winter weather?
- These are turned on by default on your phone.
- Confirm they are turned on in Settings under Notifications, Safety & Emergency Alerts, or something similar.
- Contact your phone carrier to see where these are on your specific device.
Mass Notification
Stay informed, stay safe, and know your plan - sign up for emergency alerts from your county or city to get real-time updates on severe weather, active shooter incidents, or missing/endangered individuals. These alerts can be lifesaving.