CodeRED emergency alert system now active for Davidson County

The safety alert system CodeRED will now provide citizens with real-time updates in relation to emergencies within Davidson County.

CodeRED was originally designed by public safety officials for public safety more than 25 years ago and has helped organizations and agencies in the U.S. deliver emergency alerts quickly and reliably to help save lives. The system will provide a strong backbone for our communication strategy in Davidson County and is relied on as a solution for internal and external public alerting in more than 20 other states.

The alert system can be use to deliver the following alerts:

• Missing children or persons

• Evacuation notices

• Police activity and updates

• Severe weather warnings

• Street closures

• Planned power/water outages

• Lockdown advisories

• Viral outbreaks

• First responder and dispatch situational awareness

• Field operative updates

Only authorized Davidson County officials have access to send alerts using the CodeRED system. This community alert system will ensure that you remain safe and informed of important information. 

Any message regarding the safety of Davidson County residents and the local community will be sent using CodeRED. Officials will send out alerts via phone, text, email and social media in a variety of situations. If you register to receive CodeRED alerts, you will have the ability to select the types of messages you wish to receive and your preferred means of communication.

You can register for CodeRed in Davidson County at https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-US/BFFFE65DACB9.