The City of Reno, the City of Sparks, and Washoe County have teamed up to institute a notification system for use in times of crisis. The Rave Alert/Smart911 system relays emergency messages simultaneously through various methods when needed. When a crisis occurs, local public safety officials use multiple methods to alert the public: 1. The Emergency Alert System (EAS): This system delivers messages via broadcast on radio and television. 2. Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA): These messages come t

9.1K views · 177 reactions | Tornadoes can occur at any time of day or night. The nighttime hours are particularly dangerous because most people are sleeping. Wireless Emergency Alerts on your cell phone alerting you to dangerous weather can save your life. Find out more at https://www.ready.gov/alerts #SpringSafety | U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) | Facebook