Alert SouthBay to Conduct Regional Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) Test on June 10, 2026 Ahead of FIFA World Cup 26
Alert SouthBay, in coordination with the City of Inglewood Office of Emergency Management, will conduct a LIVE regional Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) TEST on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time as part of ongoing regional preparedness efforts supporting FIFA World Cup 26 events throughout the Los Angeles region.
The test alert will be sent to WEA-capable mobile devices located throughout the South Bay region of Los Angeles County at the time of activation. Due to wireless carrier and device limitations, some individuals outside the intended test area may also receive the alert.
Participating cities include Carson, El Segundo, Gardena, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Inglewood, Lawndale, Lomita, Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, and Torrance.
This regional test is being conducted to:
Evaluate current emergency alert and warning capabilities
Assess regional coordination and interoperability
Better understand how Wireless Emergency Alerts are received by residents, visitors, and international travelers ahead of FIFA World Cup 26
Assess alert and warning capabilities involving international mobile devices ahead of the anticipated influx of international visitors during the tournament
Increase public awareness and familiarity with official emergency alerts
Encourage residents and visitors to sign up for opt-in emergency notifications and public safety updates related to FIFA World Cup 26
Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs) are used nationwide to provide urgent public safety information during emergencies, including evacuation orders, shelter-in-place instructions, severe weather warnings, hazardous materials incidents, and other imminent threats.
Testing plays an important role in strengthening public warning systems and helping ensure emergency alerts can be delivered quickly, clearly, and effectively during real emergencies. The exercise also helps increase public awareness and familiarity with official emergency alerts before an actual incident occurs.
The test alert is expected to be delivered to WEA-capable mobile devices located within the targeted test area at the time of activation. WEA-capable devices may include smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches. Receipt of the alert may vary depending on device type, wireless carrier, software version, and location at the time of the test.
During the test, devices may:
Make a loud alert sound
Vibrate
Display the alert message
Read the alert aloud
These alert features are designed to help capture your attention during emergencies and urgent public safety situations. As a result, this may occur even if devices are set to silent mode.
Important safety note: Individuals who use a hidden or secondary phone for domestic violence or other personal safety reasons are encouraged to power off those devices before the scheduled test to avoid unintentionally drawing attention to them.
No action is required from the public. This is only a TEST.
FIFALA26 Opt-In Alerts
Residents, businesses, and visitors are strongly encouraged to sign up for FIFALA26 opt-in emergency alerts and public safety notifications related to FIFA World Cup 26 events in the Los Angeles region, including updates tailored to attendees, visitors, and individuals in or near World Cup event areas.
The Alert SouthBay opt-in notification program is powered through the Everbridge mass notification platform and allows Alert SouthBay and partner agencies to distribute important emergency alerts, public safety warnings, and community-related updates directly to subscribers. The FIFALA26 keyword allows the City of Inglewood — host city for FIFA World Cup 26 matches in the Los Angeles region — and regional public safety partners to share important event-related information, including emergency alerts, public safety warnings, and operational updates for World Cup attendees and individuals in or near the Los Angeles Stadium area before and during the tournament.
While Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs) are an important public warning tool, delivery and receipt may vary depending on device type, wireless carrier, software version, network conditions, and international mobile provider compatibility. Opt-in alerts help provide an additional method of communication to help ensure residents and visitors receive important safety information during emergencies, major incidents, or large-scale event operations.
Subscribers may receive:
Emergency alerts and public safety warnings
Protective action information and emergency instructions
Match day transportation and traffic updates
Weather-related impacts and advisories
Road closures and transit information
FIFA World Cup 26 event-related updates and public safety information
U.S. Residents
Text the keyword FIFALA26 to 888-777 or download the Public Safety by Everbridge mobile app and search for the keyword FIFALA26.
International Visitors
International visitors and travelers can sign up by downloading the Public Safety by Everbridge mobile app and searching for the keyword FIFALA26. Text-to-join services are not available for international mobile numbers.
To download the Public Safety by Everbridge mobile app, click the link here to be directed to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Alert SouthBay strongly encourages international visitors and travelers to sign up for FIFALA26 opt-in alerts, as some international mobile devices may experience limitations receiving Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs) while visiting the United States.
For questions or additional information, please contact info@alertsouthbay.com
SMS Alert Sender ID Update — What You Need to Know
Alert SouthBay messages are powered by Everbridge, and starting February 3, 2025, you may notice a temporary change in the number that appears when you receive a text message from us.
Why the Change?
Everbridge is making system improvements to enhance SMS delivery across the United States. As part of this update, alert texts that normally come from numbers like 88911 or 89361 will temporarily be sent from 89362.
When?
Starts: February 3, 2025
Ends: August 11, 2025 (subject to change)
What You Need to Do:
Nothing! There will be no delay in message delivery, and this will not affect your subscription. Just be aware that messages from 89362 are still official Alert SouthBay alerts. We’ll let you know once the original sender numbers return. Thank you for staying alert and connected with Alert SouthBay.
Alert SouthBay Plans Regional Emergency Alert Test for May 7, 2024
Alert SouthBay, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a regional Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) test on May 7, 2024.
The regional test will consist of two portions: testing WEA and registering subscribers in the Alert SouthBay Regional Program. Both tests are scheduled to begin at approximately 11:30 a.m. PST on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. These tests are vital to ensuring the deliverability of critical public emergency alerts.
The message will read as follows:
"THIS IS A TEST of the Regional Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed.”
WHO: The Alert SouthBay Regional Alert and Warning Program will send this test alert.
WHAT: The Regional Public Alert Test to all active cell phones. One alert will be sent to devices during a 30-minute timeframe.
WHEN: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. PST
WHY: To ensure alert systems in the U.S. continue to be effective in communicating to the public critical information regarding emergencies, especially on a regional level. While national and state emergency agencies can access the alerting tools utilized by local agencies, national and state agencies will not be issuing this regional alert; it will be issued by the local agency of Alert SouthBay.
HOW: The Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system will send an alert to all active cell phones. There is NO action required. This is ONLY a TEST.
FAQs
To ensure you receive emergency alerts, please take a moment and create a contact for your mobile device for Alert SouthBay.
T: (424) 531-9400
(Please note: this is the number you will receive alerts from. It is not a live number and you will not reach a live person by calling this number.)
Message and data rates may apply. Messages may be sent to text and email based on sender settings and incident.
Alert SouthBay Plans Regional Emergency Alert Test for January 9, 2024
Alert SouthBay, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a regional Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) test on January 9, 2024.
The regional test will consist of two portions: testing WEA and registering subscribers in the Alert SouthBay Regional Program. Both tests are scheduled to begin at approximately 11:20 a.m. PST on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. These tests are vital to ensuring the deliverability of critical public emergency alerts.
The message will read as follows:
"THIS IS A TEST of the Regional Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed.”
WHO: The Alert SouthBay Regional Alert and Warning Program will send this test alert.
WHAT: The Regional Public Alert Test to all active cell phones. One alert will be sent to devices during a 30-minute timeframe.
WHEN: Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 11:20 a.m. PST
WHY: To ensure alert systems in the U.S. continue to be effective in communicating to the public critical information regarding emergencies, especially on a regional level. While national and state emergency agencies can access the alerting tools utilized by local agencies, national and state agencies will not be issuing this regional alert; it will be issued by the local agency of Alert SouthBay.
HOW: The Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system will send an alert to all active cell phones. There is NO action required. This is ONLY a TEST.
FAQs
To ensure you receive emergency alerts, please take a moment and create a contact for your mobile device for Alert SouthBay.
T: (424) 531-9400
(Please note: this is the number you will receive alerts from. It is not a live number and you will not reach a live person by calling this number.)
Message and data rates may apply. Messages may be sent to text and email based on sender settings and incident.
Emergency Notifications
Each of the fourteen cities have the ability to notify their community and the surrounding communities regardless of jurisdictional boundaries if there is an imminent threat to life, property, or the environment. This provides the first of its kind alerting platform helping to provide the regional with accurate, timely notifications.
Non-Emergency Notifications
NIXLE Notifications
As a resident, you can opt-in to receive non-emergency notifications such as major traffic impacts, emergency preparedness advisories, and other non-emergency alerts. You can change or modify these preferences anytime by logging into your account settings.
If you received NIXLE notifications in the past from your local police agency, those NIXLE notifications will be replaced by the ALERTSB platform. Please take a moment and register for the Alert SouthBay Regional Portal by clicking here.
Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)
Alert SouthBay is an authorized and recognized authority to send wireless emergency alerts utilizing the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) under the Department of Homeland Security. These alerts are geo-targeted based upon location and imminent threat. Most cellular carriers have this feature automatically turned on. You can check to see if Government Alerts are turned on buy accessing settings>notifications.