SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane County Emergency Management has launched a new mass notification system after the previous provider suffered irreparable damage from a cyber attack.
The relaunched ALERT Spokane system, powered by Regroup Mass Notification technology, replaces CodeRED and delivers real-time alerts during emergencies through text messages, email, mobile app alerts and voice calls.
The system will notify residents about severe weather, road closures, evacuation notices and urgent public safety information throughout Spokane County.
“This new system allows us to communicate directly and immediately with our community when it matters most,” said Chandra Fox, deputy director for Spokane County Emergency Management.
Residents who previously registered for alerts must re-register online at www.alertspokane.org. Completing full registration connects alerts to home addresses, ensuring residents receive notifications even when away from home.
County Emergency Management will conduct system tests over the next 10 days during daytime hours. Test messages will clearly identify themselves as tests.
“One of the new features we have with Regroup is the ability to send poll questions and request responses,” Fox said. “So, if people receive a test alert asking for a response, please take a second to respond.”
The interactive polling feature allows emergency managers to gather real-time feedback and improve the accuracy of geographically targeted alerts.
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