Alert Blair County

Blair County has implemented a county-wide public emergency notification system.  With this system the Blair County 911 Center will be able to alert you in the event of an emergency.  Land lines are automatically registered in the system.  If you would like to add your cell phone or e-mail address to this alert system, please click on the following link:

 

http://www.blairco.org/Dept/EmergencyMgmt/Pages/EmergencyAlerts.aspx

What is a Public Notification System?
•Communications is key during emergency situations.
•Keeping Citizens informed can help save lives.
•Evacuations are streamlined when people are informed.
•Public Notification Systems are a tool for Emergency Managers to get a consistent message to citizens in a timely manner using multiple avenues like…Phone, Cell, SMS Text, Email.

What type of Situations may you be Notified of?
Flooding    Fire     Earthquakes     Chemical Spills     Road Closures
Amber Alerts     Terror Alerts     Police Activity     Contaminated Water
Bomb Threats     Weather Warnings     Evacuations     Scheduled Exercises
All Clear Notifications      Public Service Announcements