Burnet on CodeRED with new alert system for residents
BURNET — Residents have a new way to receive emergency alert notifications from the city.
Burnet has changed to Emergency Communications Network’s CodeRED, which automatically contacts residents to inform them of severe weather, boil-water notices, road work and community announcements. Cell phone numbers, email addresses and business and home telephones can be registered to receive notifications.
"It’s a way to get the word out to residents in a timely manner," City Manager David Vaughn said.
CodeRED recently acquired the city’s previous emergency notification system, and those who registered with that provider have been transferred to the new system.
Residents can update their information, or go to sign up, at the city’s website, www.cityofburnet.com.
The CodeRED system provides another feature to travelers through the area, or Burnet residents in another CodeRED community.
The CodeRED Mobile Alert app provides users with alerts based on their location.
“Once you sign up, even if you travel to another CodeRED community, you will be able to access those alerts as well,” Vaughn said. “This is a really useful and unique feature that we are excited to begin using in the near future.”