Stay in the Know This Summer: Register for Summit County Alert
- Westward Broker
- May 11
- 2 min read
As the summer months approach, it’s essential to stay informed, especially when it comes to emergencies. Wildfires, utility outages, and floods are just a few of the potential dangers we face in Summit County. But there’s an easy way to stay ahead of these events and keep your loved ones safe: Summit County Alert.
The Office of Emergency Management uses Summit County Alert to send emergency notifications directly to your phone, email, and text. This system keeps you informed about critical events such as evacuation notices, water main breaks, wildfires, floods, hazardous material spills, and more.
Why Register for Summit County Alert?
In Summit County, conditions can change rapidly, especially during the fire season. Whether it's a wildfire threatening our mountain town, a hazardous materials spill, or even a snowstorm, Summit County Alert ensures you are the first to know.
By registering, you will receive emergency notifications specific to your location, giving you the time you need to act accordingly. Alerts will include important details like evacuation routes, shelter locations, and other critical instructions that could save your life.
How It Works: The Everbridge Community Portal
Summit County Alert is powered by the Everbridge Community Portal, a user-friendly system that makes managing your communication preferences and personal settings easy. With Everbridge, you can:
Tailor your notifications by choosing the types of alerts you want to receive.
Update your contact information so you never miss a message.
Set preferences for how you want to be notified, whether it's by phone, email, or text.
The Everbridge portal ensures a smooth experience, consolidating all your emergency communications into one system so you don't have to juggle multiple accounts or platforms.
Don’t Wait for an Emergency – Register Today!
Protect yourself and your family by registering for Summit County Alert today. It's free and easy to do – just click the link below and fill in your information. Make sure you're ready for anything that comes your way.
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