• Also under “Government Alerts,” tap “Emergency Alerts.” For older phones, this will simply turn Emergency Alerts ON. For ...

After the devastating Texas flooding earlier this month and with hurricane season well underway, it's more urgent than ever to make sure your phone can alert you -- loudly and clearly -- when danger ...

You’ve probably had it happen before: Three loud beeps followed by a long, high-pitched sound delivered to your mobile phone to alert you to severe weather or another emergency near you. These jolting ...

In the event of severe weather, natural disasters, and other emergencies, receiving accurate information from official sources in a timely manner can be life-saving. Your smartphone can alert you to ...

Emergency alerts go out to every phone in the area — no need to sign up, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Al Drago / AP Ever wondered how your phone knows to buzz with an ...

Blawnox officials have signed on to a new messaging system to send emergency alerts and other announcements to residents. The borough recently switched from Rave Mobile Safety to CivicPlus for mass ...

An ongoing debate around Texas' use of emergency alerts been has reignited among residents in the wake of the deadly flooding that devastated parts of the Hill Country and Central Texas. The ...

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Oregon has two emergency alert systems. One is automatic, the other is opt-in. It’s good to have both. Multnomah County tested its emergency alert system Thursday. Oregon has two systems, OR Alert and ...

A man surveys tree debris at Louise Hays Park in Kerrville on July 6, 2025, after heavy rain caused flooding along the Guadalupe River. In a state where hurricanes, tornadoes and flash floods are a ...

Providence residents got no automatic alerts after the Brown shooting, raising concerns about local warning systems.