In the event of severe weather, natural disasters, and other emergencies, receiving accurate information from official sources in a timely manner can be life-saving. Your smartphone can alert you to ...

THOUSANDS of phones have pinged with an Emergency Alert as a rare red weather warning was issued ahead of Storm Goretti.

Here's how you can sign up for emergency weather alerts for both Android and iPhone devices When severe weather strikes, you ...

iPhone users can activate the emergency features by opening settings, typing ‘emergency’ in the search bar, and clicking on ...

The UK’s national emergency alert system is designed to warn the public if there is a danger to life nearby. When sent, ...

The sound of an emergency alert would have been a help for some residents but could have endangered others, city officials ...

You’ve probably had it happen before: Three loud beeps followed by a long, high-pitched sound delivered to your mobile phone to alert you to severe weather or another emergency near you. These jolting ...

Wireless Emergency Alerts are sent by the National Weather Service and distributed by your mobile provider. WEA service is free and there's no signup required but you won't get an alert if the ...

Apple has refined the iPhone's waterproofing a lot over the years, with features that keep your phone safe when you take it out for underwater photography. One such feature is that when your iPhone ...

Emergency alerts go out to every phone in the area — no need to sign up, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Al Drago / AP Ever wondered how your phone knows to buzz with an ...