On
January 1, 2018, Aitkin County is updating its current Emergency Notification
System.� Our updated system has increased
options that put the subscriber in better control of the messages you will
receive.
This FREE SERVICE can be used in case
of fires, evacuations, lock downs, downed power lines,
lost individuals, natural disasters, abductions, water system problems, bomb
threats, or other emergencies. Calls can be geographically targeted. If
widespread, the entire community could be called. The system also reports who
did not get a call so that they may be contacted by other means.
The service will also allow you
to customize the type of alerts you receive.�
When you sign up, you will see a wide menu of options and the
opportunity to restrict when you receive alerts as well.� The system will also request a confirmation
of reception to prevent multiple calls to every listed device.
Aitkin County residents and visitors are
welcome and encouraged to enter their contact information for home, business, vacation
property and mobile phones so they may be contacted by the system in the event
of an emergency. It is important to register, especially if you use unlisted
numbers, cell phones, or VOIP. Those who do not register their address and
phone number may not be notified by the Emergency Alert System in the case of
an emergency. Registration is confidential, free, and easy.