What are WEA messages?https://socoemergency.org/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness InformationSonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information//socoemergency.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/county-seal-75x75-1.png
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…
Why are Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) important to me?https://socoemergency.org/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness InformationSonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information//socoemergency.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/county-seal-75x75-1.png
Alerts can help keep you safe during an emergency. With WEA, warnings can be sent to your mobile device when you may be in harm’s way, without the need to…
What circumstances might prevent a SoCoAlert message from being delivered to me?https://socoemergency.org/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness InformationSonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information//socoemergency.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/county-seal-75x75-1.png
If your contact information has changed and you have not registered your new information. If you only have a landline phone at your residence, the power is out and you…
I have a business located in Sonoma County. Can I arrange to have SoCoAlert contact my business?https://socoemergency.org/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness InformationSonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information//socoemergency.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/county-seal-75x75-1.png
Yes. When registering be sure to select the “This address is a business” option. Please note that emergency calls can only be delivered to a direct dial number. Automated attendants…
What happens if the line is busy?https://socoemergency.org/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness InformationSonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information//socoemergency.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/county-seal-75x75-1.png
Will SoCoAlert leave a message?https://socoemergency.org/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness InformationSonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information//socoemergency.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/county-seal-75x75-1.png
I have a cordless phone that does not work when the power goes out. How will the system be able to contact me?https://socoemergency.org/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness InformationSonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information//socoemergency.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/county-seal-75x75-1.png
Keep a corded telephone to use during power failures, and be sure to turn the ringer on. This will not work if your phone service is provided by voiceover IP…
What should I do if I receive a SoCoAlert message?https://socoemergency.org/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness InformationSonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information//socoemergency.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/county-seal-75x75-1.png
Is my personal information protected?https://socoemergency.org/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness InformationSonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information//socoemergency.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/county-seal-75x75-1.png
SoCoAlert is a service of Emergency Communications Network, which takes security and privacy concerns seriously. They will not sell, trade, lease, or loan any data to third parties. Your information…
Can I have multiple contact options for my address?https://socoemergency.org/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness InformationSonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information//socoemergency.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/county-seal-75x75-1.png
Yes. You can, and should, include home, text, mobile phone, work phone, and email. The SoCoAlert sign-up page allows you to indicate both primary and alternate phone numbers. Have all…