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Be ShakeAlert Safe

By Earthquake Hazards Program

ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) for Your Cell Phone

Chances are that your cell phone is ShakeAlert Ready when strong shaking is expected near you. Here’s how to check.

 

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ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning is available for all residents and visitors in California, Oregon, and Washington.
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Example of a ShakeAlert-powered alert from the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system. 
  1. Check settings to make sure Wireless Emergency Alerts are enabled. Depending on your cell phone, this setting may be found under "Emergency Alerts" or "Government Alerts. If you have an iOS device, turn on Local Awareness for improved performance. 

 

  1. If you have an Android device, check that Android Earthquake Alerts are enabled. (In California, Oregon, and Washington, Android Earthquake Alerts are powered by the ShakeAlert System.)

 

  1. Consider downloading the MyShake app from the App Store (iOS devices) or Google Play (Android devices), so you have multiple ways to get alerts. There is no app called “ShakeAlert” to download.

 

If you feel shaking or get an alert, immediately Drop, Cover, and Hold On, or take another protective action, depending on your situation.

 

Visit ShakeAlert.org 

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