EBS: Configuring IPAWS Settings in an Everbridge Organization

Topic

Integrating IPAWS credentials into an Everbridge organization.

Description

This guide will walk you through configuring IPAWS settings in an Everbridge organization.

1. Introduction

Once you have integrated your IPAWS credentials into your Everbridge organization, there are several remaining settings that need to be configured before you can send IPAWS alerts. Before configuring these settings, you will need a copy of your COG profile.

Introduction

2. Manager Portal Login

Log in to the Everbridge Manager Portal and select your Organization.

Manager Portal Login

3. Settings

Select "Settings".

Settings

4. Organization

Select "Organization".

Organization

5. Publishing Options

Choose "Publishing Options".

Publishing Options

6. CAP Channels

Click on "CAP Channels".

CAP Channels

7. IPAWS

Optionally select "IPAWS" to verify you have configured your IPAWS credentials and to obtain a copy of your COG profile if you have not already done so.

IPAWS

8. Specific Area Message Encoding (SAME) Codes

Select "SAME Codes".

Specific Area Message Encoding (SAME) Codes

9. SAME Code Field

Enter your FEMA-issued Specific Area Message Encoding (SAME)code or codes. A minimum of one code is required. Use the SAME codes from your COG profile under the "GEOCodes Permitted" section. Entering SAME codes not issued to you by FEMA will result in your IPAWS alerts not being properly verified.

SAME Code Field

10. Enter SAME Code Value

Enter the 6-digit SAME code in the Code field.

Enter SAME Code Value

11. SAME Code Description

Enter a description for the code.

SAME Code Description

12. Add SAME Code

Click on "+ Add".

Add SAME Code

13. Enter Multiple SAME Codes

Continue this process until you have added all the SAME codes issued to you by FEMA.

Enter Multiple SAME Codes

14. SAME Code Description

Enter a description for each code.

SAME Code Description

15. Add Multiple SAME Codes

Click "+ Add" to add each SAME code.

Add Multiple SAME Codes

16. Edit SAME Code Description

Note you may edit the description fields by pressing the pencil icon.

Edit SAME Code Description

17. Edit SAME Code Description

Edit the description field.

Edit SAME Code Description

18. Save

Click on the save icon.

Save

19. Reorder Fields

You may reorder the list of SAME codes using the up and down arrows. The top option in the sequence will be chosen by default when creating an IPAWS alert.

Reorder Fields

20. Reorder Results

Note SAME code 00600 was moved from the bottom position to the middle position.

Reorder Results

21. Sender Agency Name

Select "Sender Agency Name."

Sender Agency Name

22. Character Limit

Note the Sender Agency Name field has a character limit of 200.

Character Limit

23. Sender Agency Name

Enter the Sender Agency Name in the provided field.

Sender Agency Name

24. Add Sender Agency Name

Click "+ Add".

Add Sender Agency Name

25. Enter Multiple Sender Agency Names

Continue this process until you have added all your Sender Agency Names.

Enter Multiple Sender Agency Names

26. Add Multiple Sender Agency Names

Click "+ Add".

Add Multiple Sender Agency Names

27. Delete

You may delete all but one of the Sender Agency Names. This is also true of the SAME Codes.

Delete

28. One Value Required

Once you have only one item in the list, you may edit the item (SAME Code or Sender Agency Name) but you cannot delete it.

One Value Required

29. Defaults

Select "Defaults".

Defaults

30. Column Names of Default Fields

The administrator can select the default values for each field using the drop-down menu options in the Default Value column. This eliminates the possibility of a user entering incorrect values on the user form. Initially all fields are exposed to the user on this form. To hide a field, clear the checkbox for that field under the Expose column. The Urgency, Severity and Certainty fields cannot be hidden on the notification form. These fields are dependent on the Event Name selected in the notification.

Column Names of Default Fields

31. Save

Click "Save" to save the changes.

Save

32. Recap

The guide covered the IPAWS settings that can be configured once you have integrated your IPAWS credentials with Everbridge. Settings covered were SAME codes, Sender Agency Names, and default values for fields displayed on IPAWS notifications.

33. Everbridge Support Center

Access the Everbridge Support Center from the top-right corner of the Manager Portal for more microlearning, release notes, documentation, knowledge articles, Everbridge University training, community Q&A and ideas, security bulletins, service advisories, system status, and for submitting and managing your support tickets.

Everbridge Support Center

This guide covered the detailed steps to configure IPAWS settings in your Everbridge organization. From accessing different sections to filling in specific information and saving the changes, you now have a comprehensive understanding of the configuration process.

 

Additional Resources

EBS: Integrating IPAWS Credentials Into an Everbridge Organization

 

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