Emergency Alert System

The Emergency Alert System (EAS) is a national public warning system that requires broadcasters, cable television systems, wireless cable systems, satellite digital audio radio service (SDARS) providers and, direct broadcast satellite (DBS) service providers to provide the communications capability to the President to address the American public during a National emergency. The system also may be used by state and local authorities to deliver important emergency information such as AMBER alerts and weather information targeted to a specific area. Click here to access the "Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau."

Weather Radio

Emergency alert weather radios activate to provide you with immediate information about life threatening events, giving you extra time to prepare and evacuate if necessary.

Sirens

Towers strategically placed in populated areas to warn of impending emergencies. Weekly tests are done every Tuesday at 12:30 P.M.

CityWatch

A reverse 9-1-1 calling system, used to disseminate alerts, such as missing persons or critical information, such as a water line break.