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February 13, 2026

# Internal VS External Alerts

## Learn the difference between internal and external alerts in E3.

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When an administrator triggers an alert, they’ll choose between **Internal** or **External**.

- **Internal alerts** notify only people **within your organization** (for example, staff at a particular school).
- **External alerts** reach both internal members *and* external groups—such as local police, dispatch, fire, medical, or security teams.

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