Alert and Warning Guidelines

The California Statewide Alert and Warning Guidelines address the critical components of an effective, inclusive, and comprehensive alert and warning program, including, but not limited to:

• Roles and Responsibilities.
• When and How to Issue a Public Alert or Warning.
• Methods and Technologies.
• Accessible Messaging.
• Alerting Coordination.
• Training Requirements (including access and functional needs considerations)
• System Testing and Exercise Requirements.

The California Statewide Alert and Warning Guidelines are meant to enable the development of robust, accessible, and effective alert and warning programs throughout California by providing a comprehensive articulation of best practices, protocols, and procedures used by jurisdictions to serve all Californians.