BEACON 24/7 Local Alerts

Public safety alerts and emergency info from official state and local sources.

Download the BEACON app for real-time alerts just in time for hurricane tracking season.

BEACON is a 24/7/365 emergency information system for public safety that gives both you and first responders accurate and timely information for your exact geolocation. Working with the Emergency Broadcast System, BEACON delivers real-time advisories and instructions before, during, and after a natural disaster, severe weather, or local emergency to keep you safe.

U.S. 24/7 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS NETWORK

- BEACON – the Broadcast Emergency Alerting and Communication Operational Network – integrates AI technology with traditional broadcast channels, delivering information in real-time to communities across the country.
- BEACON provides a single source of critical, real-time information to keep citizens safe during emergencies.
- Developed by Futuri, in partnership with Florida’s Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) and the University of Florida.

A SOURCE TO TRUST

- Automatically captures, prioritizes, and translates public safety information from authorized sources, including the National Weather Service, National Hurricane Tracking Center, and FEMA.
- Available in Florida and nationwide.

BI-LINGUAL FOR EVERYONE

- Access a 24/7 dashboard with real-time geo-fenced content in Spanish and English.
- Translations are available in multiple languages.

REAL-TIME ALERTS

- Enable geotracking in your mobile phone’s permissions for a dashboard that moves with you as you travel to safety.
- Listen to live radio streams to stay connected to your local news and events.
- Get weather forecasts personalized for your location to help you plan ahead.
- View weather alerts on an interactive map, so you always know what’s happening in your area.