Kevin McGowan, director of L.A. County's Office of Emergency Management, said that the problem was caused by a software ...

The alert systems allow you to plug in important addresses and select the kinds of alerts you want to receive. Here’s how.

The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office (SMCSO) said it is closely monitoring an Amber Alert phone scam that seems to be ...

Only cell phones opted into the Wireless Emergency Alert system will receive the test this Saturday, Jan. 4, at 1 p.m.

During an emergency event, clear communications are essential for ensuring safety. False alerts, like the one sent out on Jan ...

As wildfires raged in California, confusion reigned in Los Angeles after the county's wireless emergency alert system sent ...

Medical alert systems connect users to a dispatcher who ... company representatives directly and place your order over the phone. If you prefer shopping in person, retailers like Walmart and ...

The California Highway Patrol says a new scam is circulating where people pose as Amber Alert "representatives" and attempt ...

Genasys, the company behind Los Angeles' emergency alert technology, said it has "not been able to replicate" an error that sent inaccurate information to millions.

The earthquake alerts system uses crowdsourced data from accelerometers on Android smartphones to sense vibrations. Android smartphones with pre-installed Google apps ship with an underappreciated ...