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Public Alerting- What it is and what to know
Public warning systems, like FEMA’s Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS), are essential for community safety during emergencies. IPAWS uses Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) for cell phones, the Emergency Alert System (EAS) for TV/radio, and NOAA Weather Radio (NWR) for continuous weather and hazard updates. ...