WHAT ARE EMERGENCY ALERTS? 

When emergencies and disasters strike, public safety agencies use different types of alerts to send emergency information to your cell phone, landline, radio or television. Below is a list of other alerts that may be of service to you. 

SIGN UP HERE

By opting into the Kings County emergency mass notification system, you will be informed before, during, and after incidents that could impact your safety. Kings County OES will launch a mass notification system that notifies registered users of important emergency information pertaining to severe weather, police and fire emergencies, public health crises, etc. You have complete control over alerts and can choose the delivery method of your choice: text, email or phone call. Register today to receive alerts and notifications through the citizen opt-in portal.

Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)

(WEA) are a national service that sends a vibration, loud tone and short message through your phone if an emergency is nearby. You must have a cell phone that is WEA enabled to receive alerts. You don’t need to sign up and there is no charge to you. You can check the settings in your phone to make sure the alerts are activated. Learn More

California Independent System Operator (CAISO)

A Flex Alert is a call for consumers to voluntarily conserve electricity when there is a predicted shortage of energy supply, especially if the grid operator needs to dip into reserves to cover demand. When consumers reduce electricity use at critical times, it can prevent more dire emergency measures, including possible power outages. Learn More

Mass Notification System

Systems like reverse 9-1-1 which send an alert to your landline phone if you are in an affected area. In Kings County we use the RAVE System to do this. See the Top of this page for more details.