The city of Longview’s mass emergency notification system is changing, and officials are encouraging residents to opt in to stay informed of severe weather and emergency situations.
The city on Saturday will begin using Smart911 by RAVE Mobile Safety, replacing the CodeRED system. The service is offered in partnership with the East Texas Council of Governments, which provides access to the system for cities and counties in the region.
Account users may sign up for free to receive phone call, text or email alerts, officials said. In addition, users have the option to provide supplementary information such as medical conditions, pet information, house description and more that could be helpful to first responders during an emergency.