Residents in Knox County now have a new way to receive critical information during emergencies. Knox County Emergency ...

Knox County EMA has launched IPAWS, allowing officials to send fast, targeted alerts to phones, TVs, and radios during ...

The historical record has shown that natural disasters, human-caused incidents, and technological emergencies across the U.S. are increasing in frequency, intensity, and complexity. These disasters ...

The Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) uses cell phone tower technology to send emergency texts to phones ...

Learn about the core functions and benefits of FEMA's IPAWS system for local public safety agencies. Discover how becoming an authorized Alert Originator can improve emergency alerting capabilities.