FEMA IPAWS Resources

FEMA has put together great resources for questions regarding messaging and implementation for the IPAWS. This article will provide links to some of those resources.

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Resources

• IPAWS Technical Support Services Facility (TSSF)

• FEMA Case Study Library

• IPAWS Program Planning Toolkit for Alerting Authorities

• IPAWS Tips

  • Every month the IPAWS Program Office will distribute a "tip" to emergency managers and software vendors. The tips will cover a wide range of topics, including best practices, recommendations, and current issues. After distribution, they are posted here.

• Planning Guides

• Online IPAWS Training

  • IPAWS Required and Optional Classes for those who will be initiating alerts

• State and Local Wireless Emergency Alerts Tests

• IPAWS Alerting Best Practices (PDF)