Smartphones have become one of the fastest and most reliable ways to deliver critical information to people during emergencies. Recognising this, governments across the world have introduced Wireless ...

Android Wireless Emergency Alerts now include a map. The map shows the affected area and your location. Not all alerts override volume settings unless you choose to do so. Android users just got a ...

I've been covering Android and other mobile technology for close to ten years now, with a specific interest in phone accessories, e-readers, and what makes each individual phone different from another ...

Simple voice calls have long been useful for getting help in a crisis, but today’s smartphones can do so much more. Learn how ...

When there’s an emergency in your area, the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) system is a critical tool for government officials to alert the general public of imminent threats. It can be used to notify ...

Wireless emergency alerts for flash floods are only sent for "considerable" or "catastrophic" events, not base warnings. Residents can check their phone's notification settings to ensure government ...

Google Play services v26.12 adds a map view to Wireless Emergency Alerts on Android. The new feature will show the affected area and your location directly in the alert. The update may take time to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Make Sure These Emergency Alerts Are Enabled on Your Phone - CL Shebley / Shutterstock.com In the event of severe weather, natural ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — Starting Friday, Aug. 1, the Lucas County Emergency Management Agency will begin monthly testing of its Wireless Emergency Alerts system. The tests will be sent at noon on the first ...

Both Android and iOS offer features and apps that can make you safer no matter where you are and what you're doing.