Emergency Alerts - Samsung Galaxy Note 4 T-Mobile Manual

Emergency Alerts

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.
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