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September 4, 2019 4:21 PM

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What is the difference between WEA and SoCoAlerts and Nixle?

WEA is a short text message designed to capture your attention. Emergency officials currently only have 90 characters for the message. You do not need to subscribe to WEA or…

September 4, 2019 4:20 PM

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How can I find out more information about WEA?

The FCC offers this guide: https://transition.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/wea.pdf

September 4, 2019 4:20 PM

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What if I don’t have a mobile phone?

While WEA alerts require the use of a mobile phone (including some prepaid phones), emergency officials send notifications through other sources such as NOAA Weather Radio, news broadcasts and the…

September 4, 2019 4:19 PM

Will I receive a WEA message if I’m visiting an area where I don’t live, or outside the area where my phone is registered? https://socoemergency.org/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information //socoemergency.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/county-seal-75x75-1.png September 4, 2019 4:19 PM March 28, 2020 4:13 PM

Will I receive a WEA message if I’m visiting an area where I don’t live, or outside the area where my phone is registered?

Yes, if you have a WEA-capable phone and your wireless carrier participates in the program. (More than 100 carriers, including all the largest carriers, do.)

September 4, 2019 4:19 PM

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How will I know the difference between WEA and a regular text message?

WEA messages include a special tone and vibration, both repeated twice.

September 4, 2019 4:19 PM

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What does a WEA message look like?

WEA will look like a text message. The WEA message will show the type and time of the alert, any action you should take, and the agency issuing the alert.…

September 4, 2019 4:18 PM

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What should I do when I receive a WEA message?

Follow any action advised by the message. Seek more details from local media or authorities.

September 4, 2019 4:17 PM

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What types of WEA alerts will I receive?

Extreme weather, and other threatening emergencies in your area, AMBER Alerts, & Presidential Alerts during a national emergency.

September 4, 2019 4:17 PM

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Do I need to sign up for WEA?

No. You don’t need an app or to subscribe to a service.

September 4, 2019 4:16 PM

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What are WEA messages?

Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) are public safety emergency messages sent by authorized government authorities regarding threats to public safety from situations such as extreme weather or a threatening emergencies. The…