In the wake of a significant CodeRed notification system outage across the state, the Sheriff’s Office has stepped in to reassure the public by outlining several backup communication strategies currently in play. As reported by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, even with the technology failure, residents will not be left in the dark regarding emergency updates or important alerts.
While the system used to inform residents of critical emergencies is down, the Sheriff’s Office has emphasized their preparedness with alternative plans; these alternatives include outreach through social media platforms, direct door-to-door communication if the situation demands, and the possibility of issuing alerts via the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS), “The Sheriff’s Office has multiple contingency plans in place to ensure we can reach the public if needed”, as stated by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, in circumstances where rapid dissemination of information is crucial such measures are intended to uphold a vital connection between emergency services and the community they serve…