Emergency Mobile Alert

Emergency Mobile Alert is a new technology that helps ensure you get the critical information you need in an emergency. It’s a partnership between the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), FEMA and the nation’s wireless service providers.

Lone Worker Alarms The Emergency Mobile Alert system is designed to provide timely, geotargeted warnings about public safety emergencies. These messages are sent by authorized governmental officials to wireless phones, and appear as text messages.

CMAS (Cellular Media Advisory System) is a new public safety system that allows customers who own an enabled mobile device to receive geographically-targeted, text-like messages. These alerts are pushed from cell towers to dedicated receivers in CMAS-enabled mobile devices.

These alerts are non-discriminating, meaning they’re sent to all people within the geographic area. However, these messages may not be as targeted or detailed as alerts sent through the Emergency Alert System.

This is especially important for alerts that warn citizens of localized gas leaks, chemical spills, child abduction, or even prison escapes. These systems also help keep citizens aware of their community’s evacuation plan, sheltering locations, and other critical safety information.

The WEA system sends a message that looks like a text message on your phone and includes special tones and vibrations, both repeated twice. The length and language of the WEA will vary based on the network and language settings on your phone.

In addition to providing non-discriminating alerts, the WEA system allows emergency managers to offer embedded references, such as links to phone numbers or URLs, that can direct alert recipients to more comprehensive emergency response resources. This makes it easier for emergency managers to deliver the most critical actionable information in an emergency, and can speed up response time during rapid-developing events.