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Emergency alert notification system now available in Oconee Co

Emergency alert test (Konstantin Postumitenko/Getty Images/iStockphoto)
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Residents of Oconee County can sign up for a new emergency alert notification system. It’s called Code Red and will send alerts about weather events, road closures, and other emergency information. Sign-up information is on the Oconee County government website.

From the Oconee Co government website…

Oconee County utilizes CodeRED, a mass notification system that serves multiple roles, for emergency information. Enrolled citizens can receive alerts such as weather warnings, water main breaks, road closures, and other relevant information. This robust system allows Oconee County Government to communicate with the community with greater efficiency, which in turn makes Oconee County a safer place.

To sign up for CodeRED, visit CodeRED enrollment.

App Store for iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/codered-mobile-alert/id468404991Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ecnetwork.crma

Additionally, Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS) alerts are available via CodeRED. For more information on IPAWS, visit IPAWS FAQ.

Tim Bryant

Tim Bryant

Tim Bryant hosts Georgia's Morning News, 6-10 weekday mornings on 98.7FM & AM 1340 WGAU in Athens.

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