Cell phone users in adjacent jurisdictions (Mendocino County, Marin County, Napa County and Lake County) may receive the test WEA message because their cell phone may be using a cell…
read moreSome phones may require software upgrades to receive alerts, while in other cases you may need to purchase a new WEA-capable device. Check with your wireless carrier to confirm whether…
read moreNo. If you are on the phone, the alert will be delayed until you finish your call.
read moreNo. Just like emergency weather alerts you see on local TV, WEAs are broadcast from area cell towers to mobile devices in the area. Every WEA-capable phone within range receives…
read moreNo. This service is offered for free by wireless carriers. WEA messages will not count towards texting limits on your wireless plan.
read moreYes, only if you have a WEA-capable phone, opted-in to receive the WEA test messages (via code or phone setting), and are within the alert target area at the time…
read moreFor the September test message, NO ACTION IS REQUIRED.
read moreWEA and SoCoAlert will look like a text message and will be accompanied by a loud tone and vibration, both repeated twice. The September test message will read: TEST Sonoma County…
read moreYes, if your landline number is registered and within the test area, your landline phone will ring and play a pre-recorded message.
read moreDouble check your account settings in SoCoAlert making sure your address and phone number are correct. If you are currently in an active data session (browsing the Internet) or on…
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