TuneIn partners with FEMA to give drivers real-time emergency alerts

TuneIn, an audio streaming service, has partnered with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to deliver real-time emergency alerts directly to drivers via the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS). This integration allows drivers in affected areas to receive verified local, state, tribal, and federal emergency notifications, including warnings about extreme weather and natural disasters. Alerts are prioritized by severity, with minor threats triggering brief notifications and critical emergencies interrupting broadcasts with both audio and on-screen alerts. The service is available in vehicles from several manufacturers, such as Rivian, Lucid, Tesla, Sony Honda Mobility, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes, and Volvo. The partnership comes at a challenging time for FEMA, which has experienced significant staff reductions, with nearly 2,500 employees leaving between January and June 2025, including senior executives. This has raised concerns about FEMA’s capacity to effectively manage and disseminate accurate information through new channels like TuneIn. Despite these challenges, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi