iAlert FAQ

How do the listings work?

Morning closings will be cleared from the system at 9:35 a.m. Afternoon closings will be cleared from system at 7:35 p.m. Schools are instructed to call after 8 p.m. for next day closings

Rule of thumb: If you see something before 9:35 a.m. it's for today -- if it's after 9:35 a.m. it's for the afternoon/evening of today. Before 7:35 p.m. it's for today. If it's after 7:35 p.m. it's for tomorrow.

Both WKYC and WTAM newsrooms operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When you call, your information is instantaneously sent to our control room computers for broadcast on-air and on the web.

How do I make sure I'm seeing the latest iAlerts?

Every three minutes we send the latest school closings to the iAlert page.

If you don't refresh the screen, it will do so automatically after 10 minutes.

If you want to make sure that you are seeing the latest, hold down the "Shift" key and click your browser's "Refresh" button for the latest update.

How do I sign my school/organization up for iAlert?

Send your request on letterhead to:

iAlert
c/o WKYC-TV
1333 Lakeside Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44114

Who is behind iAlert?

iAlert is a free service, operated by WKYC-TV and NEWSRADIO WTAM 1100.

Our intent is to improve the closing and delay process so schools can reach the most media outlets with one call.

A list of participating television and radio stations, including all of the Clear Channel Radio Stations in the Cleveland area, is below.

Closing information will also be listed at www.wkyc.com, www.wtam.com, wmvx.com, wmji.com, wgar.com, kisscleveland.com, wmms.com, 640whlo.com, wkdd.com, 1350radiofreeohio.com

Television Stations powered by iAlert

• WKYC-TV, Channel 3
• WOIO-TV, Channel 19
• WVIZ/PBS, ideastream
• WUAB-TV, Channel 43

Radio Stations powered by iAlert

• Newsradio WTAM 1100, AM
• WMVX, Mix 106.5 FM
• WMJI, Magic 105.7 FM
• WGAR, My Country 99.5 FM
• WAKS, KISS 96.5 FM
• WMMS, 100.7 FM Cleveland's Rock Station
• WHLO, 640 AM
• WKDD, 98.1 FM
• RADIO FREE OHIO 1350 AM
• 90.3 WCPN ideastream
• WCRF, 103.3 FM
• WCLV, 104.9 FM

Cable

• WeatherPLUS Time Warner Digital 522, WOW & Comcast 208