Audio streaming service TuneIn announced on Thursday a partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to deliver emergency alerts directly to drivers.

TuneIn is now compatible with the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS), FEMA’s national system that delivers verified local alerts and critical emergency information to the public. Through this integration, drivers in affected geographic areas will receive real-time alerts from local, state, tribal, and federal agencies, including warnings about extreme weather, natural disasters, and other urgent emergencies.

The alerts are prioritized by severity. For instance, minor threats activate brief notifications, whereas more critical situations disrupt the broadcast with both audio and on-screen alerts.

The system

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