How to configure your cell phone so you receive emergency alerts

We will explain how to enable or disable Citizen Protection Alerts

You should have received a civil defense alert about DANA, at least if you live in an affected area. In the event that you are not notified, we will explain the reasons and how to resolve it.. In short, we’ll show you how to configure your mobile phone so that you receive emergency alerts, whether you have an Android or an iPhone. Be careful, let’s not confuse these alerts with personalized rain alerts

• Why didn’t I get a civil protection alert?
• How to Activate Emergency Alert on Your Mobile

Why didn’t I get a civil protection alert?

This notice Sent by civil defense in a specific area And they start to be implemented by the end of 2022 In the case of DANA, it was sent to mobile phones operating in the community of Madrid This implies that, for example, the inhabitants of Almería did not accept it. Shipping is automatic and adapted to all mobile phones regardless of operating system, at least modern phones.

If you were in the zone but didn’t receive it, Because you have disabled alerts on your mobile. This is an option that is present by default in most devices, but in some cases it is not, so we need to enable it. It’s easy and quick to do.

How to Activate Emergency Alert on Your Mobile

Android: How to Enable Emergency Alerts

The way to enable emergency alert on Android varies depending on each device, but in most cases the route to do it is the same. The key is to find the Security and Emergency section and configure the alarm from there. Some menu names may vary slightly depending on the mobile. Below we will tell you what steps to follow.

1. Write the application settings.
2. to like Security and emergency.
3. tap Wireless emergency alert.
4. Enable alerts Be informed.

Enable emergency alerts on Android

On certain mobile phones, the DANA alert, which some of us received on September 3, is called Civil Protection Pre-Alert. Besides, Multiple alerts are available on some devices, as in the figure above. In most cases there is a box to enable or disable them all.

iPhone: How to Enable Emergency Alerts

To enable Emergency Alert on iPhone, follow the steps below You must have iOS 15.6 or higher.

1. Access layoutfrom your iPhone.
2. to like Notice.
3. Enable the option Civil Protection Pre-alert.