Alert Collier can send emergency information straight to your phone

MGN

A new alert system being implemented by Collier County will warn users of everything from severe weather to evacuations, sending an alert straight to your mobile devices among other ways.

Collier County has launched ‘Alert Collier’ which utilizes the Everbridge alert system, the same system Charlotte County currently uses.

Alert Collier work by allowing emergency services to send alerts through multiple mobile devices, whether it be a landline, cell phone, or a computer straight to your email.

Even people hearing impaired will be able to receive the alert.

The messages will provide two different bits of information, first is tell you what emergency event is going on, and second is to tell you how to stay safe.

The system is going to be an opt-in alert system which means you have to sign up for the emergency notification.

Lee County subscribes to the CodeRED system.

HOW TO SIGN UP

Collier County residents can register for the alerts here.

Charlotte residents can register for the alerts here.

Lee County residents can register for the alerts here.

Local Headlines

US Senate passes legislation to ban TikTok; how will it impact you?

Late Tuesday, the United States Senate passed legislation to ban the popular social media platform TikTok unless a new owner is selected.

Cool and comfortable morning ahead of a warmer afternoon

The Weather Authority is tracking a clear Wednesday morning start with sunny and mild afternoon conditions in Southwest Florida.

Florida ranks top 5 for most dangerous places to online date; FGCU students react

We spoke with students at FGCU about how they stay safe as they swipe.

Cape Coral commissioners set to discuss possibility of pay raises

Anything having to do with money and Cape Coral City Council is a hot topic of discussion these days. The council’s decision late last year to give themselves stipends caused an uproar among voters who felt they had no say in the decision.