A project announced last year by Harvey County Emergency Management, hampered by COVID-19, has come to fruition.
The county announced July 6 the launch of an emergency notification system by Everbridge — an online system that can send weather and other alerts to cell phones and other devices.
“Today we make our decisions based on just-in-time information. We live in a world where current, accurate information is vital for work, home and recreation,” said Harvey County Emergency Management Director Gary Denny. “Accurate and timely information is vital to enhance the safety of our community.”
A similar system is in use by the City of Newton — those who sign up get text messages for weather events, Amber Alerts and other emergencies. The county system will not replace the system already in place for the city of Newton.