Staff report
Crawford County has implemented an emergency mass notification system that will be used to contact county/city residents and businesses via phone messages, text messages, and emails in case of emergencies. The system, called “CrawfordAlerts”, will be used by townships, cities and county agencies to notify residents and businesses of emergencies or critical situations and provide information regarding necessary actions. Residents are encouraged to sign up and select preferences for receiving alerts.
Effective on June 27, 2014, the City of Galion will be replacing its emergency notification system. Galion will be ending its contract with the CodeRed system and joining a county-wide notification system called “CrawfordAlerts.” This new system enables citizens to receive many more notifications, if desired, and receiving them via text message and email. The City will continue to utilize the system by sending out voice calls on issues that are an emergency.
To receive notifications residents need to sign up. Residents also have the ability to register for the notifications that they would like to receive and how they would like to receive them. You can simply sign up to only receive voice calls on emergency situations or you can sign up to receive text and/or email notifications on a variety of issues: health department notifications, water issues, street closings and detours and special event notifications.
There is no cost to anyone to sign up for this service. However, your cellphone carrier may charge you to receive text messages or use of minutes, so please check your plan.
To register, please go to: http://entry.inspironlogistics.com/crawford_co_oh/wens.cfm
Residents can also search for Crawford Ohio WENS on their computer. When registering, please be sure to select the City of Galion agencies you wish to receive notifications from.
More information about CrawfordAlerts can be found below.
How will I know when a message is from “CrawfordAlerts”?
Your “CrawfordAlerts”will originate from the following:
- Voice Calls: 419-563-1870
- Text Messages: 69310
- Emails: CrawfordAlerts@Crawford-co.org
The originating phone numbers should be saved in your phone book as “CrawfordAlerts” to be sure you know when the county or city is trying to contact you. The email address should be saved in your address book so it is not filtered as spam or junk mail.
What type of alerts will I receive?
You will only receive emergency notifications issued by Crawford County, selected jurisdiction/agencies and selected weather notifications issued by the National Weather Service.
I do not have Internet access, how can I sign up to get “CrawfordAlerts” on my phones?
If you have any questions or are unable to register you may call the system administrator /Crawford County Emergency Management at 419-562-6009.