Why can't people outside of San Antonio 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?

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

Q: Who can receive the alerts?

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

Q: Why can't people outside of San Antonio receive the alerts?

A:   The City of San Antonio has contracted with Deaf Link Inc. to provide this service. The AHAS emergency alert service is provided by the city's municipal government to give early warning to all San Antonio residents during times of potential disaster.

Q: I live outside of San Antonio, how can I receive the AHAS service?

Q: What is the cost for this service?