FEMAs moves to support EOCs and IMTs
- John Cornelison
- FEMA , OpenFema , ICS vs EOC , IMS , NIMS
- April 4, 2024
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FEMAs moves to support EOCs and IMTs
FEMAs moves to support EOCs and IMTs
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As part of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) program, the Wireless Emergency WEA) service is starting up this month. Consumers do not sign up for the free, location-based 90 character text messaging service - but if they wish can opt out of weather and AMBER alerts – but not presidential alerts. Alerts will be issued for tsunamis, extreme winds, ice storms, blizzards, and other life-threatening events – i.e., weather warnings – but not less severe weather watches.
1st Use (in CA) of the Wireless Emergency Alert Program
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Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs) provide free notifications of imminent threats to safety or missing persons to your mobile device. In order to receive WEAs, you must have a capable device and be located in an area (e.g., county) targeted by Authorized Senders to receive one of 3 types of alerts:
Most people not insured for earthquakes and floods
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- 3/15/11
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You may think your insurance policy covers your home, apartment or business for earthquakes and floods. The Northwest Insurance Council thinks you should take a closer look, because many people are not insured for such national disasters.
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