In light of the events of September 11, 2001, will NOAA Weather Radio warn me of terrorist attacks or other non-weather emergencies?

Yes, NOAA Weather Radio is considered an “All-Hazards” public warning system, and will alert the listening public to non-weather emergencies, but ONLY when requested by the appropriate state or local officials. These include technological accidents (e.g., chemical releases, oil spills, nuclear power plant emergencies), AMBER alerts (for abducted children), and terrorist attacks.

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1. Are there special receivers for the hearing or visually impaired?
2. In light of the events of September 11, 2001, will NOAA Weather Radio warn me of terrorist attacks or other non-weather emergencies?
3. Which watches and warnings are currently toned or alarmed?
4. I will be traveling to another area in the United States. How can I check what the NOAA Weather Radio coverage is in that area?
5. What is SAME and how did it evolve?
6. What is NOAA Weather Radio?
7. Where are the NOAA Weather Radio stations in this area, and on what frequencies do they broadcast?