Shawano County has contracted with Emergency Communications Network LLC for its CodeRED high-speed notification solution.
The CodeRED system provides Shawano County officials an additional resource to quickly deliver emergency notifications by phone, email or text to targeted areas or the entire county.
“Whether it’s an emergency alert, a time-sensitive notification, or a targeted message to a group of people, sometimes you need to quickly share information,” said Natalie Easterday, Shawano County’s emergency management director. “CodeRED gives Shawano County the ability to communicate with residents.”
Information will be disseminated through telephone calls, text messages, emails and the CodeRED mobile alert app.
In order to receive messages, individuals and businesses will need to register.
Shawano County has been provided with an initial database of residential and business telephone numbers, however all individuals living, working or vacationing within Shawano County limits are encouraged to visit www.co.shawano.wi.us and click on the CodeRED logo to enroll additional contact information, including cellphone numbers, text and email addresses.
“No one should automatically assume his or her information is included,” Easterday said.
Individuals without internet access may call Shawano County Emergency Management at 715-526-6774 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday to supply their information over the phone.
For information, call 715-526-6774.