To clear a CMAS alert on a Consumer Cellular flip phone, specifically the Link II model, press the right soft key for Messages, then select Options, scroll to Emergency Alerts, select it, press Options again, and choose Delete Broadcast. This is the only documented Consumer Cellular-specific step for clearing the alert notification on a flip phone.
How to clear a CMAS alert on a Consumer Cellular flip phone
The verified steps apply only to the Consumer Cellular Link II flip phone. To delete the emergency alert broadcast from the messages menu:
- Press the right soft key to open Messages.
- Select Options.
- Scroll to Emergency Alerts and press Select.
- Press Options again.
- Choose Delete Broadcast.
This action removes the stored alert message from your phone.
What this action does (and doesn't do)
Selecting "Delete Broadcast" clears the current emergency alert message from your phone's display and messages list. However, the source documentation does not specify whether this permanently disables the CMAS function or only removes the single broadcast. This is a crucial caveat: the action may need to be repeated each time a new alert arrives, and there is no documented carrier setting to turn off CMAS entirely on Consumer Cellular flip phones.
If you don't have a Link II flip phone
If you landed on this page by mistake and use an iPhone or Android device instead, use the platform-specific settings below.
For iPhone
Open Settings → Notifications. Scroll to the bottom to Government Alerts. Toggle off AMBER Alerts and Public Safety Alerts, and tap Emergency Alerts to turn it off where available. This is the documented iPhone path and applies regardless of your carrier.
For Android
Android paths vary by device version and manufacturer skin. Common documented routes include: Settings → Safety and emergency → Emergency alerts → toggle off Allow alerts; or Settings → Safety & emergency → Wireless emergency alerts; or Settings → Apps & notifications → Advanced → Emergency alerts. No single universal Android path applies to every device.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to clear the CMAS alert on my Consumer Cellular flip phone?
Clearing the alert only removes the stored broadcast message from your phone. It does not prevent you from receiving future emergency alerts, and the documented steps do not confirm that the CMAS function itself is disabled.
Will I still receive future emergency alerts after I delete the broadcast?
You may continue to receive new CMAS alerts, and the steps may need to be repeated each time one arrives.
Can I turn off CMAS alerts on other Consumer Cellular flip phones besides the Link II?
No broader model-specific path or carrier app setting is documented for other Consumer Cellular flip phones.
Why do I keep seeing the CMAS icon on my flip phone's external display?
The icon typically indicates an unread emergency alert broadcast.
Can I temporarily silence CMAS alerts using Do Not Disturb or Silent mode?
On the Link II flip phone, activating Silent mode or Do Not Disturb may suppress the audible alert tone, but the emergency message will still appear on screen and the CMAS icon will display until the broadcast is manually deleted.
Does turning off CMAS alerts affect other emergency notifications?
The Link II does not have a master CMAS toggle, so deleting a broadcast only removes that single message. It does not impact other emergency notifications like local test alerts or future presidential-level alerts.
Can I customize which types of CMAS alerts I receive on my flip phone?
The Link II does not offer a menu to choose specific alert types such as AMBER or severe weather. All presidential, imminent threat, and AMBER alerts are received by default with no documented way to opt out of individual categories.
For the wider topic, see using basic flip phones.
