Emergency Alert
Wireless Emergency Alert ("WEA"), also
known as Commercial Mobile Alert System
("CMAS"), is a personalized emergency
alert system designed to alert you of nearby
threats or emergencies. Your phone is
capable of receiving three kinds of alert
messages:
•
Presidential Alerts
•
Imminent Threats to Safety Alerts
•
Amber Alerts
Your phone notifies you in the following
ways:
•
Transmit a unique tone
•
Vibrate with a unique cadence
•
Display the alert message
Opt out of WEA alerts
You cannot turn off the Presidential Alert,
but you can turn off the Imminent Alerts and
Amber Alerts. To turn off, see "Changing
Emergency Alert Messaging Settings" below.
Additional Information
There is no additional charge to receive
WEA alerts. Alerts may not be available: (1)
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