The Sunbeam device is equipped to receive Wireless Emergency Alerts. WEAs are short emergency messages from authorized federal, state, local, or public alerting authorities that can be broadcast from cell towers to any WEA enabled mobile device in a locally targeted area. WEAs warn the public of an impending natural or human-made disaster. These messages are short and can provide immediate, life-saving information.
To view or change the alert settings, open Emergency Alerts and press the menu key on the keypad, then select Settings.
National alert
This is a special class of alert that cannot be disabled and are only sent during a national emergency.
Extreme threats
These alerts are for incidents that are a significant threat to life and property. The Extreme alerts from the National Weather Service include warnings for tsunamis, tornadoes, extreme winds, hurricanes and typhoons.
Severe threats
The Severe alerts are typically less severe than Extreme alerts. The Severe alerts from National Weather Service include warnings for flash floods and dust storms.
AMBER alerts
AMBER alerts are urgent bulletins issued in child-abduction cases. Rapid and effective public alerts often play a crucial role in returning a missing child safely. An AMBER Alert instantly enables the entire community to assist in the search for and safe recovery of the child.
Read alert message
This option uses speech to text functionality to read the emergency alert to the user. Enable this option by placing a check mark in the box to the left of the menu option.
Repeat Alarm
If enabled, this feature will remind the user that they have an unread alert notification. Enable this option by placing a check mark in the box to the left of the menu option.
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