Overview
The myAlerts app is provided at no cost to anyone wishing to receive location-specific alerts. No sign-up is required, and no personal information is collected from this application other than the optionally-shared location of the mobile device running the application.
The app primarily delivers weather alerts from the National Weather Service and government-issued public notifications through the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS). Users can monitor multiple locations, and notifications follow device-level preferences.
Download Information
The application is available through the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store
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Minimum Requirements:
- iOS: version 16.6 or higher
- Android: API level 26 (Android 8.0) or higher
Alerts
Alerts are accessed via the Alerts tab (alert/warning icon 
- bottom left) in two views:
- bottom left) in two views:- List View: Displays active and expired alerts in list format, with most-recent alerts at the top of the list. Alert details are available by tapping on a given row in the list
- Map View: Displays active and expired alerts as pins on the map. Alert details are available by tapping on an alert pin and then tapping on the alert title.
Alert Details: The alert details view for an individual alert includes a map of the affected area, the alert title and affected area name, issued and expiration dates, the alert source, and the full alert message. A share button allows sharing alert details with others.
Alert Types: Three alert types are indicated by icons in the app. Each signifies the type of alert as well the notification source:
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Weather:
(source: National Weather Service) -
Emergency:
(source: Governmental Emergency Notification) -
Community:
(source: Community Alert)
Alert Notifications: Incoming alerts display as device notification banners. Tapping an alert notification opens the app and navigates to the alert details view.
Locations
Locations are accessed via the Locations tab (map icon 
- bottom center) to manage monitored areas. Saved locations appear in the list, and can be configured with individual alert preferences including severe weather alert sensitivity levels.
- bottom center) to manage monitored areas. Saved locations appear in the list, and can be configured with individual alert preferences including severe weather alert sensitivity levels.
Use the plus icon 
button to add new locations:
button to add new locations:- Search for Location: Search by street, city, zip, etc, and select from a list of results.
- Add Current Location: Detects current location via device's GPS (requires location permission to be granted)
The Monitor Current Location feature is also available via a switch at the top of the locations view. If enabled, the app will continuously update the location coordinates using the device's GPS system. (Requires "Always Allow" location permission)
Settings
Settings are accessed via the Settings tab (settings/gear icon 
- bottom right), with the following options:
- bottom right), with the following options:- Quiet Hours: Users can configure a time window during which non-emergency alerts are silenced. Device privacy settings override app settings if notifications are disabled system-wide.
- Test Notification: Verify that push notifications are working correctly on your device.
- Send Feedback: Submit feedback or report issues directly from the app.
- Replay Introduction: View the introduction slides that showcase the app features.
