Multnomah County will test its Wireless Emergency Alert system Thursday at 2 p.m., sending notifications to up to 1 million cell phones across the metro area, including devices in neighboring counties ...

You’ve probably had it happen before: Three loud beeps followed by a long, high-pitched sound delivered to your mobile phone to alert you to severe weather or another emergency near you. These jolting ...

The national system for sending emergency alerts to mobile phones will be tested for the second time this Sunday, 7 September. The alerts are designed for situations where there is an imminent danger ...

NEW ORLEANS — In your Breakdown: How to make sure Wireless Emergency Alerts on your phone are turned on. WEA alerts will sound on all phones in a specific area. They’re sent by authorized government ...

A man surveys tree debris at Louise Hays Park in Kerrville on July 6, 2025, after heavy rain caused flooding along the Guadalupe River. In a state where hurricanes, tornadoes and flash floods are a ...

In the event of severe weather, natural disasters, and other emergencies, receiving accurate information from official sources in a timely manner can be life-saving. Your smartphone can alert you to ...

If you live in areas expected to get hit with rain, heavy wind or flooding, it’s important to have Emergency Alerts enabled on your phone. Even if you are safe from the recent weather system, you only ...