The Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) is FEMA's national alerting system that allows authorized public safety agencies to distribute emergency information to the public during disasters and critical incidents.

Do residents need to sign up for IPAWS alerts?

No. IPAWS emergency notifications can be delivered without residents downloading an app or creating an account, helping agencies reach more people during emergencies.

What types of alerts can be sent through IPAWS?

Authorized agencies can send Local Area Emergency (LAE) alerts and other emergency notifications related to public safety threats, evacuations, severe incidents, and disaster response.

What is the difference between IPAWS and regular text alerts?

Regular TextMyGov messages communicate with opted-in residents. IPAWS emergency alerts use FEMA's national alerting infrastructure to distribute critical public safety information during emergencies.

Does TextMyGov support IPAWS integration?

Yes. TextMyGov provides IPAWS integration that enables agencies to send routine resident communications and federally authorized emergency alerts from a single platform.

How do I become authorized to send IPAWS alerts?

An agency representative must complete FEMA IPAWS training and authorization requirements before sending alerts through the IPAWS system.

IPAWS EMERGENCY ALERTS

Reach Every Resident During Emergencies

Send FEMA IPAWS emergency alerts directly to residents through TextMyGov. Deliver critical public safety messages quickly, accurately, and without requiring residents to sign up.

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SEND CRITICAL ALERTS

FEMA IPAWS Integration

Deliver Local Area Emergency (LAE) code-specific emergency messages directly through the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) to keep your community informed and safe during emergencies.

REACH MORE PEOPLE

No Resident Sign-Up Required

Unlike traditional notification systems, IPAWS alerts can be delivered without residents having to opt in to the service. This allows you to get life-saving information to as many people as possible, including people visiting the area who otherwise wouldn't be opted in.

REACH MORE PEOPLE

No Resident Sign-Up Required

Unlike traditional notification systems, IPAWS alerts can be delivered without residents having to opt in to the service. This allows you to get life-saving information to as many people as possible, including people visiting the area who otherwise wouldn't be opted in.

TARGETED COMMUNICATION

Reach the Right People

With IPAWS, you can target specific geographic regions to ensure that only individuals in those areas are notified. Simply select the area on a map to target any individual currently in that selection.

HOW DO WE HELP?

Simplify Resident Communcation

TextMyGov helps government agencies provide information, receive requests, and send important updates through text messaging. Residents get the answers they need quickly, while staff spend less time responding to routine questions.

Whether residents are looking for information, reporting an issue, or signing up for alerts, TextMyGov makes communication easier for everyone.

"TextMyGov is the Perfect Solution"

"We are a small town of less than 2,000 and there have been times when we need to notify our residents of an emergency situation, public meeting, or other vital information. Not everyone is on social media, so TextMyGov is the perfect solution."
- Tim from Indiana