I think in the US there are alerts (called amber alerts) for when people go missing in the hopes of increasing the chance of finding the person by raising awareness.
So many colors (if clear is considered a color) and then “endangered missing persons.” I know EMP isn’t a color, and I’d be a lot more concerned if I got an EMP alert, but surely they could’ve come up with something for that one.
It’s specifically for missing children afaik. And it may only be used when it’s an abduction, not just a missing child, but don’t quote me on that. That’s just the ones I’ve seen.
Depending on where you are, they might not use the different alert levels properly. In my area the local government uses the “the nukes have launched” alert level for everything, from amber alerts to tornado and ice storm warnings.
It annoying, but also leads to some wonderful moments. I was at small event yesterday, when a weather alert started rolling out. I can only describe it as glorious sitting at the back listening to a sea of angry alarms, and watching people frantically try to silence their phones. Idk if that outweigh the alarm fatigue it gives people, but it was a fun moment for me.
I think in the US there are alerts (called amber alerts) for when people go missing in the hopes of increasing the chance of finding the person by raising awareness.
Amber alerts are for missing children. Silver alerts are for missing seniors. Here is an article outline other types as well:
https://www.caller.com/story/news/2021/07/07/do-you-know-all-missing-person-alerts-here-your-guide-six-different-alerts/7890829002/
So many colors (if clear is considered a color) and then “endangered missing persons.” I know EMP isn’t a color, and I’d be a lot more concerned if I got an EMP alert, but surely they could’ve come up with something for that one.
It’s specifically for missing children afaik. And it may only be used when it’s an abduction, not just a missing child, but don’t quote me on that. That’s just the ones I’ve seen.
“And it may only be used when it’s an abduction, not just a missing child, but don’t quote me on that.” – @ShunkW@lemmy.world
Listen here you little shit lol
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And you can’t opt out ??? Weird
You can but it’s on by default and many don’t realize you can
Depending on where you are, they might not use the different alert levels properly. In my area the local government uses the “the nukes have launched” alert level for everything, from amber alerts to tornado and ice storm warnings.
It annoying, but also leads to some wonderful moments. I was at small event yesterday, when a weather alert started rolling out. I can only describe it as glorious sitting at the back listening to a sea of angry alarms, and watching people frantically try to silence their phones. Idk if that outweigh the alarm fatigue it gives people, but it was a fun moment for me.
It’s a great system but I mean…not exactly the most helpful sometimes.
Thanks Amber. I’ll get right on that.