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Capitalert is your way to get free emergency alerts from the local governments in the Washington, DC area.
It’s important to know what to do and where to go in an emergency, especially during the first 15 minutes. This is why your local governments provide Capital alerts for you and your family.
Instant Information to Protect Yourself from Danger
These alerts give you critical information in a major emergency, with official notifications from firefighters, police and emergency managers. The emergency alerts can tell you where to go, what to do and how to stay informed. Because the alerts are sent to cell phones or e-mail, you’ll get instant access to information no matter where you are.
3 Steps to Get Free Emergency Alerts
It only takes three quick, easy steps to sign up for text alerts about major emergencies, DC area traffic conditions, DC area weather alerts, and more:
- Create an account by filling in basic information about yourself, such as your name and e-mail address.
- Select how you want to get alerts, such as on your cell phone, PDA pager or email.
- Choose the types of emergency alerts you want, ranging from Washington DC area traffic conditions and severe weather alerts to major emergencies.
Control How Many Alerts You Get
The number of messages you get depends on how many types of alerts you have signed up for, and how many events occur in your area. You may get frequent alerts if you’ve signed up for Washington, DC traffic conditions and weather alerts, but much fewer if you only receive alerts about major disasters. You can customize your alert settings at any time to help adjust the number of alerts you receive.
Sign Up Today
In just a few minutes, you can do something to help protect yourself, your family or your loved ones in an emergency. By staying in the know, you stay in control and that’s the best place to be in any emergency.