CAP (Common Alerting Protocol)
The CAP (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.
Related Terms:
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
Note: To find and download the document, copy the document number (like NENA-STA-010) from below and search the NENA Standards and Documents page.
NENA-STA-010, NENA i3 Standard for Next Generation 9-1-1
External References