L.A. County’s evacuation alert system broke down during fires. It’s part of a larger problem
Despite upgrades to wireless alerts system, emergency warnings were often ineffective when most needed during the Los Angeles ...
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Scottsdale launches new alert system for emergency notifications
The city of Scottsdale has launched the RAVE Alert System for urgent alerts and emergency notifications to stay informed during large-scale events. The Scottsdale Police Department manages the ...
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Why the Evacuation Alert System Struggled During the L.A. Fires
(TNS) — When the federal government in 2012 launched Wireless Emergency Alerts — a new system that allowed officials to send loud, screeching alarms to cellphones across a large area — many ...
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Flawed emergency alert systems lagged when residents needed them most during Los Angeles wildfires
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When disaster strikes, government emergency alert systems offer a simple promise: Residents will get information about nearby dangers and instructions to help them stay safe.