Emergency Alerts - Samsung Galaxy S III User Manual

Emergency Alerts

This device is designed to receive wireless emergency alerts
from the Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) which may
also be known as the Personal Localized Alerting Network
(PLAN). If your wireless provider has chosen to participate in
CMAS/PLAN, alerts are available while in the provider's
coverage area. If you travel outside your provider's coverage
area, wireless emergency alerts may not be available. For
more information, please contact your wireless provider.
Emergency Alerts allows customers to receive
geographically-targeted messages. Alert messages are
provided by the US Department of Homeland Security and
will alert customers of imminent threats to their safety within
their area. There is no charge for receiving an Emergency
Alert message.
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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)
Customers may choose not to receive Imminent Threats
(Extreme and Severe) and AMBER Alerts. Alerts issued by the
President cannot be disabled. To disable Imminent Threats
and AMBER Alerts, follow the instructions below:
1. Touch Messaging
2. Touch Menu
3. Scroll downward and touch Emergency alerts.
4. Touch an alert option to enable or disable the alert.
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Settings.