Village to Upgrade from CodeRED to Everbridge Emergency Notification System
The Village of Croton-on-Hudson is upgrading its emergency notification system from the current CodeRED platform to the Everbridge notification system.
The Village’s contract with CodeRED expires at the end of May 2023. The Village is moving the mass emergency notification system to the Everbridge platform because of the enhanced capabilities and user friendliness of this system. Everbridge includes not only weather and local notifications, but FEMA’s Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS). The Everbridge notification system will go online Monday, May 8, 2023 and will allow residents to receive time-sensitive messages about severe weather alerts, hazardous environmental issues, and potential dangerous events in progress. The Village will use both CodeRED and Everbridge for emergency notifications through the end of May to allow residents time to transition to the new system.
To register to receive Everbridge Alerts, go to crotononhudson-ny.gov and click ‘Emergency Notifications’ under ‘Citizen Action Center’ and create an account. Registering takes approximately 5 minutes. Residents who are currently enrolled in the CodeRED system will receive a direct invite to register with Everbridge. Please note: if you were a previous subscriber to the Village Emergency Alerts through CodeRED, you should re-register with Everbridge to ensure that your contact information is up to date.
In addition to emergency notifications, Everbridge will be used to provide businesses and residents with important information regarding power outages, street closures and water utility maintenance. Residents can select multiple delivery methods such as phone, text message, and email. Messages will be sent to wherever you specify on a priority basis to ensure you receive the vital information you need.
The Village of Croton-on-Hudson will offer guidance on setting up your account as well as opportunities for citizens to sign up. For more information about Everbridge, please contact Emily Mancini at 914-271-2895.