With spring in Minnesota comes weather of every kind. It is a good time to review accessible alerts and information about severe weather.

The National Weather Service made a "Ways to Get Warnings" video about all the ways to stay informed about severe weather. This is a great resource to review and decide what best meets your needs.

Setting up alerts on your smartphone

If you want to set up alerts on your smartphone, here are instructions:

• Android: How to manage emergency phone alerts for Android.
• Apple: Government, Emergency, and Enhanced Safety Alerts on iPhone - Apple Support

Apps

If you're interested in a dedicated emergency preparedness and warning app, here are some ideas:

• American Red Cross Emergency app
• FEMA, available from Apple or Google Play
• Clime: NOAA Weather Radar Live, available from Apple or Google Play

There are many other apps available. Minnesota Department of Human Services does not endorse any specific apps. Read reviews and decide which features are important to you.

More resources for weather safety and emergency preparedness

The National Weather Service has more information on their webpage, Weather Safety Information for Deaf and Hard of Hearing. The page includes links to videos with ASL and captions.

Minnesota Department of Public Safety shares information on their Weather safety webpage.

Minnesota Council on Disability's Emergency Preparedness webpage has planning resources and checklists.

You can also visit our Emergency preparedness webpage.

For more information

There are many ways to stay informed and stay safe! Contact us to learn about accessible weather alarms, where to test weather alarms and where to buy accessible weather alarms through State Services’ Vendor list.