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1.
From the Home screen, press Menu (center softkey) > Messaging.
2.
Press Options (left softkey) > Emergency Alerts.
Emergency Alert Settings
1.
From the Home screen, press Menu (center softkey) > Messaging.
2.
Press Options (left softkey) > Emergency Alerts > Options (left softkey) >
Settings.
3. Configure the following settings:
● Emergency Alerts: Check the box next to the type of Emergency Alert you wish to
receive.
EMERGENCY ALERT/ALERT D’URGENCE to deliver a national emergency
alert. EMERGENCY ALERT/ALERT D’URGENCE is always grayed out (not
selectable) and cannot be excluded.
Extreme Alert to deliver emergency alerts in an extreme emergency situation
(an extraordinary threat to life or property).
Severe Alert to deliver emergency alerts in a severe emergency situation (a
significant threat to life or property).
Amber Alert to deliver alerts related to missing or endangered children.
WPAS Test Alert to receive emergency alert test messages.
● Notifications:
Notifications: Select On to display a notification when an alert is received.
Sound: Select On to play a notification sound when an emergency alert is
received.
Vibrate: Select On to vibrate the phone when an emergency alert is received.
Alert reminder: Sets how often your phone alerts you.
Emergency notification preview: Select to play a sample emergency alert
tone.
Speak alert message: Select On to use the text-to-speech feature when an
alert is received.