Is the alert based on my physical location or the address my SoCoAlert is registered to?http://socotestpsa.org/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness InformationSonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information//socotestpsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/county-seal-75x75-1.png
You will receive an alert based on the address you have registered on your SoCoAlert account. You are able to register your phone number to more than one address, say…
Why not test the entire County?http://socotestpsa.org/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness InformationSonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information//socotestpsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/county-seal-75x75-1.png
The primary goal of conducting the test is to identify technical issues of the system, related to geography. West County has unique topography, which presents challenges not seen in other…
Will you be doing this test again?http://socotestpsa.org/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness InformationSonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information//socotestpsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/county-seal-75x75-1.png
Who is participating in the exercise?http://socotestpsa.org/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness InformationSonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information//socotestpsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/county-seal-75x75-1.png
We will be working with community groups and regional public safety agencies who will be strategically located in the test area to gauge the success of the alert system. Groups…
Will you post the results of the test?http://socotestpsa.org/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness InformationSonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information//socotestpsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/county-seal-75x75-1.png
What will you accomplish from conducting the exercise?http://socotestpsa.org/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness InformationSonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information//socotestpsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/county-seal-75x75-1.png
The primary goal is to ensure the system works. The exercise will strengthen collaboration among response agencies and community partners participating in the planning phase of the exercise. We will…
How do I check my phone’s WEA compatibility?http://socotestpsa.org/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness InformationSonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information//socotestpsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/county-seal-75x75-1.png
Not all phones can receive WEA alerts as some cellular service provider do not participate in the WEA program. Cell phone devices must also be WEA-capable to receive the alerts.…
How do I opt-in for the WEA test?http://socotestpsa.org/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness InformationSonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information//socotestpsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/county-seal-75x75-1.png
Why is the WEA test opt-in?http://socotestpsa.org/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness InformationSonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information//socotestpsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/county-seal-75x75-1.png
Due to changes in protocol with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), WEA tests require users voluntarily opt in to receive the test. Only those devices that have entered the code…
What is a NOAA Weather Radio?http://socotestpsa.org/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness InformationSonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information//socotestpsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/county-seal-75x75-1.png
When activated by an event, NOAA weather radios generate an alarm, voice alert, and flasher. Sonoma County residents should tune their NOAA radio to frequency 162.475 and SAME code: 006097. If…