Despite continued technological advances, US emergency alerts often fail to reach those in danger, as alert fatigue leads many people to disable notifications (Wall Street Journal)

Wall Street Journal: Despite continued technological advances, US emergency alerts often fail to reach those in danger, as alert fatigue leads many people to disable notifications  —  Residents increasingly tune out phone messages about floods and fires—if the alerts make it to them at all

Jul 10, 2025 - 18:01
Despite continued technological advances, US emergency alerts often fail to reach those in danger, as alert fatigue leads many people to disable notifications (Wall Street Journal)
Wall Street Journal: Despite continued technological advances, US emergency alerts often fail to reach those in danger, as alert fatigue leads many people to disable notifications  —  Residents increasingly tune out phone messages about floods and fires—if the alerts make it to them at all