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Staying informed before, during, and after a disaster can save lives. Accurate, timely information from trusted sources helps communities understand what is happening, what actions to take, and how to stay safe.
Building Resilient Communities works to ensure community members receive up-to-date guidance and preparedness tips by sharing information from trusted agencies and encouraging residents to sign up for local alert systems.
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Why Alert Systems Matter
The importance of staying connected to your community during a disaster cannot be overstated. Emergency notifications provide critical updates such as:
- Evacuation orders and shelter locations
- Public health guidance
- Road closures and hazard warnings
- Recovery and resource information
By enrolling in alert systems and downloading emergency apps, you can stay connected to local officials and receive life-saving updates when they matter most.
Riverside County
Sign Up for Local Alerts ↆ
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Download these Apps ↆ
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San Bernardino County
Sign Up for Text Alerts (TENS)
When a major disaster occurs, San Bernardino County uses the Telephone Emergency Notification System (TENS) to send high-speed mass notifications by telephone and text message.
What TENS Provides:
- Evacuation and shelter information
- Hazard alerts and safety instructions
- Area-specific emergency updates
Emergency messages are automatically sent to landline phones. By registering, residents can:
- Receive alerts on cell phones
- Add Voice over Internet (VoIP) numbers
- Manage alert preferences through an email account
Residents without internet access can sign up by calling 2-1-1 or (888) 435-7565.
⚠️ TENS alerts are targeted to affected areas. Residents should not rely on a single alert system and should evacuate immediately if safety is at risk.
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Ready SB
➜ Download the Ready SB App (App Store) (Google Play)
National Alert Systems
Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)
During threatening emergencies, authorized government agencies can send Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) directly to your mobile device. These alerts may include:
- Severe weather warnings
- Evacuation orders
- Public safety threats
- AMBER alerts
- Presidential alerts
No signup is required for most mobile devices, but users should ensure emergency alerts are enabled in phone settings.
➜ Download These Apps
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