Having reliable, loud, and timely emergency alerts on your phone or device is important because when severe weather strikes, every second counts.

Even if you keep your phone on 'Do Not Disturb' mode, it's essential that weather alerts override the silence.

Go to Settings > Notifications > Government Alerts. Make sure Public Safety Alerts, Emergency Alerts and Always Play Sound are turned on. The "Always Play Sound" option is crucial.

If you have an Android phone, you'll head to the Settings app by clicking the gear icon on your phone's home screen or app drawer area. Then, go to the Safety and Emergency section.

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Once you are within the app, tap on the gear icon in the top right-hand corner. Tap on "manage Alerts & Notifications." Toggle on "Local Weather Alerts." Tap "allow while using the app" ...

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