CAP (Common Alerting Protocol)

The Common Alerting Protocol is a general format for exchanging emergency alerts, primarily designed as an interoperability standard for use among warning systems and other emergency information systems.

CAP Message
A notification using the Common Alerting Protocol. CAP is used within the ESInet to send alerts from automated systems to PSAPs, and is also used to communicate data between agencies without a call.

Relevant NENA Documents
NENA-STA-010, Detailed Functional and Interface Standards for the NENA i3 Solution