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FEMA IS-248: Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) for the American Public Answers
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| True or False: Only the President of the United States can issue emergency alerts using the IPAWS system. | False |
| True or False: Public safety officials can use IPAWS to send Wireless Emergency Alerts in the event of a Tornado. | True |
| Public safety officials using IPAWS can deliver alerts and warnings across which of these communication platforms? | All of the above |
| When will public safety officials send out Wireless Emergency Alerts? | All of the above |
| What should you do when you receive an alert or warning about an emergency or hazard in your area? | Respond appropriately to instructions provided by safety officials and seek additional information from local media such as radio or television. |
| True or False: Public safety officials can use IPAWS to send Wireless Emergency Alerts in the event of a chemical spill. | True |
| True or False: Public safety officials can use IPAWS to send Wireless Emergency Alerts in the event of a missing or abducted child. | True |
| True or False: Public safety officials can use IPAWS to send Wireless Emergency Alerts in the event of a rain delay at a baseball game | False |
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