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Community Notification System Now Available

Posted: Jan. 6, 2017 1:01 AM PST

With a stormy weekend ahead, the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with Nixle to implement what’s called a “Community Notification System”. Captain Jeff Pettit says it’s an enhancement to their “Code Red” automated emergency landline phone system that’s for ALL residents. He says this opt-in system also alerts people to less urgent situations through various electronic methods…

click to listen to Capt. Pettit

Pettit says residents need to sign up for this system, by texting your zip code to 888777. Messages are e-mailed or texted…

click to listen to Capt. Pettit

The Department says standard texting and messaging rates may apply. Once registered, residents will receive a confirmation text to their mobile device. All alerts will be targeted geographically, allowing residents to receive localized, relevant, messages.

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