Checking local weather alerts…
Set up a phone alert and another warning source before severe weather arrives. Choose a combination you can notice at home, away and while asleep.
Wireless Emergency Alerts are government messages sent through participating mobile carriers to compatible phones in an affected area. You do not need to download an app or register. Check your phone’s emergency-alert settings and ask your carrier about device support. Not every weather watch or warning triggers one.
NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts forecasts and warnings continuously. It needs a compatible receiver, not an ordinary AM/FM radio. Follow the receiver’s setup instructions for your area and check reception. Choose backup power for outages and an alert signal you can notice; some receivers support flashing lights or bed shakers.
Your city or county may offer a separate service for texts, calls or emails about evacuations and other emergencies. Visit the official local government website to find its registration instructions. Keep contact details current. Use local radio or television for updates when internet access is disrupted.
Agree on who will monitor changing weather and help anyone who misses a warning. Outdoor sirens may not be audible inside, so do not use them as your only alert source. Keep chargers and spare batteries ready. Write your chosen warning methods into your household plan.