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Understanding Wireless Emergency Alerts
This chapter explores the Wireless Emergency Alert System (WIA), detailing how it delivers critical alerts like tornado and amber warnings through cell broadcasts. It discusses the system's limitations, particularly concerning earthquake alerts with the ShakeAlert system, and highlights the challenges in response speed and message delivery. The chapter also reflects on the historical context of seismic events in the Seattle region, emphasizing the need for improvement in alerting mechanisms to enhance public safety.
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