Emergency alert system

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Did you know that your phone is capable of sending Emergency Alerts in case of severe weather or other emergencies? If you didn't know or they're not enabled, take a look in the notification settings for "Emergency Alerts" or "Government Alerts" and enable them for the future!

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When alarm noises start coming from your radio, television, or cell phone, don't worry.

The Emergency Alert test on October 4: what it will say and how to disable the sound.

After years of pushing for a more effective emergency alert system, the carriers have finally come around to making improvements.

The City of Punta Gorda says they have implemented Alert Punta Gorda, a new public safety emergency alert and community notification system.

iHeartCommunications admits misuse of EAS tones in settlement with FCC.

Weather Service is the first uploaded entry in the Local 58 video series (third uploaded on YouTube). The episode takes the form of a late-night broadcast that is interrupted by the Emergency Alert System warning viewers about a meteorological event. The episode begins with a display of Local 58's early morning weather schedule but cuts to a weather warning EAS broadcasted by the county authorities. The warning states that a meteorological event is occurring, that it will last until…