BEACON 24/7 Local Alerts

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

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

THE FIRST U.S. 24/7 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS NETWORK
- BEACON – the Broadcast Emergency Alerting and Communication Operational Network – is the first system in the nation to seamlessly integrate AI
technology with traditional broadcast channels, delivering information in real time to communities across the country.
- BEACON is the nation’s first 24/7 emergency preparedness network, providing a single source of critical, real-time information to keep citizens safe during
emergencies.
- Developed by Futuri, the global leader in AI technology for broadcast and public safety, in partnership with Florida’s Division of Emergency Management
(FDEM) and the University of Florida.

A SOURCE TO TRUST
- Automatically captures, prioritizes, and translates 100% of public safety information from authorized sources, including National Weather Service, National
Hurricane Tracking Center and FEMA.
- Available in Florida and nationwide.

BI-LINGUAL SO EVERYONE UNDERSTANDS
- Get live 24/7 dashboard with real-time geo-fenced content in Spanish and English.
- Translations available in multiple languages.

REAL-TIME ALERTS
- When you enable geotracking in your mobile phone’s permissions, your dashboard 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.

ENDORCED BY EXPERTS
“BEACON is revolutionary in emergency communication. Its nationwide implementation offers an unprecedented opportunity to transform emergency
messaging, with a unified platform for authorities to disseminate critical alerts and instructions in real time.” Craig Fugate, a former FEMA administrator and
Florida’s Division of Emergency Management executive director.