The Common Alerting Protocol (CAP)

• Non-proprietary content standard for sharing alerts and warnings among different technologies

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• Compatible with EAS, NOAA Weather Radio, sirens, telephone, text displays and other existing systems

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• Flexible geographic targeting of alerts

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• Phased and delayed effective times and expirations

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• Message update and cancellation features

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• Facility for including digital images and audio