The Fayette County Emergency Management Agency is using the Code Red mass notification service to alert residents about a variety of urgent circumstances.

Those who sign up for the service can get phone calls, text messages and/or emails regarding evacuation notices, missing child alerts, bio-terrorism alerts, boil water notices and severe weather warnings.

The service is free but standard text messaging rates apply. Code Red is optimized for Firefox, Chrome and Internet Explorer 9 and above, and can be received on TDD/TYY devices as well.

The sign-up link is at www.fayettecountyga.gov

Information: FCEMA at 770-305-5400

About the Author

Featured

Helen Gilbert places flowers on her brother Eurie Martin’s grave at Camp Spring Baptist Church in Sandersville. Her brother died eight years ago. Three former Washington County deputies are accused of causing his death and are set to stand trial Monday. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez