Help - Alert Index Listing
The alert index listing displays a list of the current and most
recent alerts along with each alert's summary information.
Updated Value
The updated value displays the most recent update time for this
page. As new alerts are generated this value will change, providing
current information to the user.Notice Box
The notice box is used to announce important information. This
could be an alert that has directed the public to take immediate
action, such as a Shelter In Place, and will provide a link to further
information. It can also be used for important notices and bulletins
for users.New Alert Icon
If you have not read an alert, the new alert icon is displayed
beside the alert listing.Alert Summary
The summary details for an alert message are shown here. A
message can be an
- Alert - the initial message
- Update - additional information about the
original message
- Cancel - information about why the alert
message is no longer in effect
The first summary line also will show the Event type such as a Weather Watch
and the time the new message was posted. The second line
is the headline, which provides a quick summary of the alert message
information.Level Indicators
These icons indicate the message's importance level. There are 3
general levels
- Info - messages which aren't of an important
nature to most users, but provide useful information - Green Icon
- Warning - messages providing users with
important information - Yellow Icon
- Alert - messages of a critical nature that affect
all users - Red Icon
Expired Messages
Once an alert message is no longer active and applicable, it is
considered expired. Expired messages will have a strike-through
line to show this.
