What equipment do I need to receive the alerts?

Q: What type of alerts will I receive with the AHAS service?

Q: Do I need special video equipment to receive the alerts?

Q: What equipment do I need to receive the alerts?

A:Any mobile device that is capable of receiving video images such as smart cell phones and iPads will work. Home or office Internet emails can also receive the AHAS video alerts.

Q: Will I need to purchase special equipment in the future if the program capabilities are expanded?

Q: How does the Braille format alert work?

Q: How will the equipment notify me that an alert has been issued?

Q: Do I need to carry my phone on my person while I am awake?

Q: What if I'm asleep and an alert is issued?

Q: Who can receive the alerts?

Q: I don't live in Fort Worth but I work or go to school there, can I get the AHAS alerts?

Q: I live in Fort Worth but I receive my mail through a City of Keller post office zip code, how can I get these alerts?

Q: Why can't people outside Fort Worth receive the alerts?

Q: I live outside of Fort Worth, how can I receive the AHAS service?

Q: What is the cost for this service?

Q: I do not have a functional need, can I receive the alerts also?