DRAFTFOR INTERNAL USE ONLY63 Emergency AlertsApplicationsEmergency AlertsThis device is designed to receive wireless emergencyalerts from the Commercial Mobile Alerting System(CMAS) which may also be known as the PersonalLocalized Alerting Network (PLAN). For moreinformation, please contact your wireless provider.Emergency Alerts allows customers to receivegeographically-targeted messages. Alert messagesare provided by the US Department of HomelandSecurity and will alert customers of imminent threatsto their safety within their area. There is no charge forreceiving an Emergency Alert message.There are three types of Emergency Alerts:• Alerts issued by the President• Alerts involving imminent threats to safety of life(Extreme and Severe)• AMBER Alerts (missing child alert)Users may choose not to receive Imminent Threats(Extreme and Severe) and AMBER Alerts. Alertsissued by the President cannot be disabled.To disable Imminent Threats and AMBER Alerts,follow the instructions below:1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >Emergency Alerts.2. Tap More options > Settings > Alert types.3. All alerts are enabled by default. Tap an alert optionto disable it. You cannot disable Presidential alerts.
