Frequently Asked Questions
May subscriber register more than one street address?
May subscriber register a location in another city?
Will WeatherCall notify a Pager?
How do subscribers set up SMS Text Messaging to a mobile phone?
How quickly are subscribers called?
How often will subscribers be called?
What if a phone is busy?
What if a phone is not answered?
What does it cost?
Is subscribers's private information safe?
How often are subscribers called?
A subscriber is called whenever the National Weather Service issues a tornado warning that includes that registered street address. Severe thunderstorm and flash flood warnings are optional for subscribers. Warning calls could be made anytime of the day or night.
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How quickly will subscribers be called?
The system will begin notifying within 1 minute of receiving the alert from NWS. However, if several thousand people need to be notified it could be as long 5 minutes before everyone is called.
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What if my phone is busy?
If a phone is busy, the system will attempt to call again, one minute later. The system will make 3 attempts to reach each number.
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What if a phone is not answered?
If a phone is not answered, the system will attempt to call again, one minute later. The system will make 3 attempts to reach each number.
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What does the service cost?
The price of the service is $6.95 per year, for each street address you register in the system. Click here Sign Up to begin registration.
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Is subscriber’s private information safe?
Credit card information used to purchased the service is stored on a very secure system operated by Ebay. Your name, address and phone numbers are maintained on the WeatherCall service as they are needed to determine your location and method of contact for alerts. WeatherCall maintains its servers at very secure facilities. Our privacy policy may be reviewed at Privacy Policy. We do not share or rent or otherise distribute your private information to another organization. Your information is only used to provide the WeatherCall service.
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Will WeatherCall notify a pager?
Yes, using email. Subscribers will need to contact the paging carrier for the email address of the pager, then login to WeatherCall account and register the pager's email address.
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How do I set up SMS Text Messaging to my mobile phone?
WeatherCall will send SMS Text Messaging Alerts to a mobile phone by using the email address provided by the mobile phone carrier. Subscribers will need to contact their mobile carrier for the specific email address for their mobile phone.
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May subscribers register more than one street address?
Yes, but there is an additional fee of $6.95 per location. By registering additional locations, subscribers may extend the WeatherCall protection to their office, elderly parent or your child's school.
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May subscribers a location in another city?
Yes, WeatherCall is operational through out the United States, including Hawaii and Alaska.
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