Alerts and Warnings
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Alerts and Warning Systems
Alert Los Angeles
Wind Advisories & High Wind Warnings: Alert LA County is an opt-in mass notification program utilized by the County of Los Angeles that allows individuals to receive emergency alerts by text, email and/or phone call.
Wireless Emergency Alert messages go directly to your cellphone, and are used to send out urgent alert and warning messages targeting certain geographic areas.
The Emergency Alert System broadcasts emergency information directly to radio and television carriers.
In partnership with the National Weather Service, Weather Radio Alerts are used to expand alerts in hazard areas, especially in areas with poor cellphone coverage.
FEMA (IPAWS) Alerts
The Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS) is FEMA's national system for local alerting that provides authenticated emergency and life-saving information to the public through mobile phones using Wireless Emergency Alerts, to radio and television via the Emergency Alert System, and on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Weather Radio.
IPAWS is FEMA's national system for local alerting that provides authenticated emergency and life-saving information to the public through WEA, EAS and NOAA Weather Radio.
LA Emergency Management Depart.
Los Angeles Emergency Management is the trusted source of information related to emergencies. During an emergency, the site will provide you with the latest information regarding significant incidents or events and with resources/actions for the community.
Los Angles Emergency Management Department plans for, responds to & recovers from complex events/disasters that impact the communities of Los Angeles - leveraging our distinctive skills and partnerships.
City of Los Angeles Emergency Management Department Strategic Plan provides a framework for supporting the City - before, during and after disasters and complex events - to help reach our vision of being the most prepared and resilient city in America.
NOAA Weather Radio Alerts
When an evacuation alert or severe weather warning is issued by local officials or the National Weather Service, NOAA Weather Radios are able to alert you warning tone or siren.
NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) is a nationwide network broadcasting continuous weather information directly from the nearest National Weather Service office.
NWR broadcasts official Weather Service warnings, watches, forecasts and other hazard information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Local agencies may issue evacuation notices through this radio-based system, providing a backup notification system to homes without power or out of cellular communication.
CAL Fire Alerts
There are many emergency mass notification communication tools available to residents and businesses in Los Angeles County.
Alert LA County is an opt-in mass notification program utilized by the County of Los Angeles that allows individuals to receive emergency alerts by text, email and/or phone call. Alert LA County has accessibility features for people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs. Once registered, add the Alert LA County telephone numbers to your contacts.
Watch Duty Alerts
Real-time Wildfire Map & Alerts - Receive notifications about the status and conditions on the ground as they change.
Monitor Wildfires and Prescribed Burns - Know if that smoke in the distance is a fire you need to be worried about.