County offers emergency alerts

New program is SoCoAlert|

The County of Sonoma is asking the public to sign-up to receive emergency notifications from the new system called SoCoAlert.

This new technology will allow local authorities to directly warn residents and business owners in the event of an emergency when action must be taken to protect life and/or property. These emergency notifications can be delivered to regular landline telephones in addition to mobile phones, text messaging, email, social media, Voice over Internet Phones (VoIP), and TTY/TDD phones for the hearing impaired. SoCoAlert messages will come directly and immediately from local police, fire and emergency operations centers.

Cutting out the middleman results in faster notification with information you can rely on.

SoCoAlert is being used only in the event of emergencies, alerts and warnings. All notifications are specifically focused on taking action to save lives and/or property.

These alerts can be specific to streets, neighborhoods, or regions so that residents in affected areas are sure to receive imperative information, even if they are away from the area.

County residents can sign-up online at SoCoAlert.com or by phone at 565-1369. Download the free app from CodeRED and receive notifications wherever you are.

For more information on the SoCoAlert notification system, registration or answers to frequently asked questions, visit the website at SoCoAlert.com.

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