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In Control: A Guide to Navigating Emergency Alerting with Authority and Precision

Every year, approximately 7,000 Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) are issued by federal, state and local governments, as well as tribes and territories. From weather alerts to AMBER Alerts, they all come through a single platform: The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS).
When a disaster strikes, government officials must send clear, precise and timely emergency alerts through IPAWS. However, many officials lack the soft skills and confidence needed to press the “send” button.
In this guide, industry experts provide tips, tools and tactics to help emergency managers confidently press the send button when it matters most:
- Learn about IPAWS and the alerting pathways
- Create a solid foundation for your emergency alerting program
- Get best practices for clear and effective message creation
- Use our free Confidence Checklist to ensure you’re ready to press “send”
Download this guide to stop hesitating and use IPAWS with confidence.
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