- April 19, 2024
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It’s been nearly three years since Flagler County rolled out its free, fine-tuned, and upgraded ALERTFlagler emergency notification system to protect residents and businesses through public safety alerts, and now officials are urging all to update their information – ahead of the need.
In addition to providing information such as severe weather notifications, and protective measures such evacuations and unexpected road closures, enrollees can opt in for notifications about missing children and endangered adults.
“With hurricane storm season fast upon us, it is a good time to either sign up for ALERTFlagler to get these critical emergency notifications – or to make sure the information you previously provided is correct,” said Emergency Management Director Jonathan Lord. “It doesn’t cost anything, and it is a great way to make sure you are notified when moments count.”
When a life-safety emergency occurs, residents who have signed up will get an immediate notification through ALERTFlagler. Those who wish to enroll, or edit their information, can do so at www.flaglercounty.org/alertflagler.
“There are certain alerts we strongly advise everyone to sign up for,” Lord said. “That short list includes tornado warnings and hurricane warnings – storm surge warnings for those who live on the coast and Intracoastal. Make sure you get the alerts for the life-safety issues.”
Remember that a watch is issued when conditions are favorable for severe weather, and warnings are generally issued when the conditions already exist.
The ALERTFlagler system operates on the platform provided by the State of Florida, at no cost to Flagler County.
