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The Common Alerting Protocol (CAP)

This two-page briefing note introduces the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP)—a standards-based approach for all-hazards, all-media public alerting. It explains how CAP provides a simple, consistent message format that supports best-practice warning templates, multilingual/multi-audience messages, precise geographic targeting, and improved update/cancellation features. The note also highlights operational benefits, including reduced costs and complexity by enabling a […]

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2019 Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) Implementation Workshop

This page compiles the Report of the 2019 CAP Implementation Workshop together with the complete set of presentations delivered during the workshop, held on 17–18 October 2019 in Mexico City, Mexico. The workshop was hosted by the Mexico City Secretariat of Integral Risk Management and Civil Protection and co-sponsored by IAEM, IFRC, ITU, OASIS, and

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2020 Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) Implementation Workshop Report

This page compiles the Report of the 2020 CAP Implementation Workshop together with the full set of presentations delivered during the event. The workshop took place 29–30 September 2020 (preceded by a CAP Training session on 28 September) and was hosted by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) as a virtual workshop delivered via Zoom Webinars.

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2017 Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) Implementation Workshop – Report and Presentations

This page brings together the Report of the 2017 CAP Implementation Workshop and the full set of technical presentations delivered during the workshop, held on 20–21 September 2017 in Rome, Italy. The workshop convened 72 technical experts from 20 countries to exchange practical experiences, system designs, and policy considerations related to implementing the Common Alerting

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Global Guidance on Implementing CAP-Enabled Alerting Systems

This guidance document provides practical and policy-oriented advice for governments, emergency management agencies, and technical implementers involved in designing or strengthening a Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) – enabled alerting system. Drawing on contributions from invited international experts, the document outlines key strategic principles, governance considerations, and technical practices needed to support effective, people-centred public warning

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Toward a CAP-enabled National Alert System: Some Notes for the Government of Mexico

This document provides policy and technical guidance to support the Government of Mexico in the development of a country-wide, Common Alerting Protocol (CAP)–enabled National Alert System. Prepared with input from invited international experts, it is intended for government officials and institutions involved in public warning, civil protection, and emergency communications at national and sub-national levels.

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