The County has a new alert system to keep residents informed in case of emergencies like severe weather and wildfires.
The County Office of Emergency Services, in conjunction with all seven incorporated cities, launched AlertSLO on Jan. 15, the County OES announced.
AlertSLO, reads a news release, “is a new mass notification system that allows residents to register to receive important information directly impacting their daily lives.”
County Emergency Services Manager, Scott Jalbert, said, “Clear, timely communication is essential to keeping our communities safe and informed. “With AlertSLO, we can quickly notify residents about important events like highway closures, weather warnings, or large planned power outages, allowing them to take necessary precautions.”
The service has several key functions:
• Notifications for severe weather, road closures, large power outages, 911 outages, public health emergencies and other important community information will be sent out;
• Although designed to share important information, the system may also be used to provide information during emergencies;
• Residents can choose to receive alerts by text message, email, pager, or voice call;
• Opt in to receive alerts from multiple locations, in addition to your home area; and,
• The service is free to use.
Residents are encouraged to see: AlertSLO.org to register for notifications “tailored to their needs. During registration, residents can select the types of alerts they would like to receive. They can also choose to receive alerts for other cities, such as work locations or areas where family and friends live.”
Call County OES at: (805) 781-5678 with questions.
Readers can also follow the County OEs on social media, see: on X slocountyoes; on Facebook at: Facebook.com/SLOCountyOES and on Instagram at: countyofslooes.
