The Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) Program Management Office (PMO) develops informational materials about IPAWS to increase understanding and awareness of this unique program. These materials are periodically updated as additional IPAWS features are implemented and new information becomes available.
IPAWS Library
Train the Trainer Program Guide
The Train the Trainer Program Guide provides state, local, tribal and territorial alerting administrators with recommendations and best practices that can be used when developing an internal training program for Alerts, Warnings and Notifications (AWN). The Guide focuses on components of a successful Train the Trainer Program, including AWN System Information, Alerting System Standard Operating Procedures, Testing and Exercise Guidelines, and Training Guidelines.
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Guide for Constructing WEA and EAS Messages
Research shows the public is more responsive to clear messages that are free of jargon and use plain language. An effective warning message includes sufficient information to validate the public's risk and spur them to take appropriate action. To help ensure that warning messages are effective, they must include and clearly address the following: Source, Threat, Location, Guidance/Time, Expiration Time.
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How Tribal Governments Can Sign Up for Public Alerts and Warnings
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IPAWS Process Playbook
The Process Map Playbook illustrates the interconnected processes for federal, state, local, tribal and territorial alerting authorities to send alerts through IPAWS.
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Sign Up to Use IPAWS to Send Public Alerts and Warnings
A federal, state, local, tribal or territorial Alerting Authority that applies for authorization to use the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) is designated as a Collaborative Operating Group (COG). Follow these steps to obtain access to IPAWS for COG-to-COG messaging and permission to disseminate your alerts to the public.
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Event Code Glossary
Non-Weather Emergency Message (NWEM) event codes are available to State, Local, Territorial, and Tribal Alerting Authorities for use with the Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS). The weather-related event codes, not listed here, are reserved for the National Weather Service. Use of these event codes by Alerting Authorities depends on established IPAWS permissions.
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IPAWS EAS and WEA Alert Standardizations Checklists
The checklists assist in reviewing and confirming drafted Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) and Emergency Alert System (EAS) messages align with the national and international standard used by the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) to send public alerts and warnings.
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