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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.

{{RelevantNENADocs}}

'''NENA-STA-010''', NENA i3 Standard for Next Generation 9-1-1

{{External References}}

[https://docs.oasis-open.org/emergency/cap/v1.2/CAP-v1.2-os.pdf OASIS Common Alerting Protocol]
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Latest revision as of 18:26, 9 January 2024


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


OASIS Common Alerting Protocol