Videos

Wireless Emergency Alerts Stories & Discussion

Cal OES shows you some of the success stories from the Wireless Emergency Alerts.

Cal OES Public Information Offficer Shawn Boyd sits down with top emergency managers at Cal OES to discuss why it's so important for local and regional agencies to sign up for this the Wireless Emergency Alerts.

The Full Story: What is WEA?

The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services explains this free tool made available by the federal government for local agencies to alert the public of an upcoming hazard. Find out what it is and why emergency managers encourage local agencies to sign up for them.

Alerts received at the right time can help keep you safe during an emergency. With Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA), warnings can be sent to your mobile device when you may be in harm's way, without need to download an app or subscribe to a service.