Prepare For Severe Weather In Texas With CodeRed Emergency Alerts

Severe weather season is right around the corner in Texas. One of several ways to stay safe is by having CodeRed alerts. 

While we have many ways of receiving alerts when it comes to severe weather, installing the CodeRed Alert app is another way of giving you peace of mind.

What is the CodeRED app?

CodeRED is used for a variety of emergency alerts including child abduction, area evacuations, and wildfires. When location services are enabled on a user's phone, CodeRED can alert users that they might be in the path of a severe thunderstorm, tornado, or flash flood.

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Just simply download the CodeRed app on your smartphone, customize your alert settings, and then you'll be notified of any dangers in the area including dangerous weather situations like tornadoes, floods, freezes, and more.

READ MORE: Know The Difference Between A Weather Watch And Warning 

How To Sign Up For CodeRed Alerts

• Enroll on CodeRed's website
• Text ABITAYTX to 99411
• Call 325-676-6200

Important Info To Remember

• Do NOT call 911
• Call 211 if you need additional information
• The number on the caller ID will appear as 866-419-5000
• Follow instructions
• Listen carefully
• You can call the number back if you need to hear it again

As I said, there are several ways to keep up with dangerous weather in our area, CodeRed is just another way to keep you and your family informed during a dangerous event in the Abilene area.

After all, when disaster strikes, you want to have as much information as possible.