Caller ID displays will read 979-862-8170 and/or EMERGENCY MSG.
When you receive this important call, don't hang up. There will be a short before hearing the following message:
"This is the Brazos County emergency notification system. Press a key on your phone now to receive an important message."
Click Play at the right to hear the message.
Once you receive the message, follow the instructions given. This system has been put in place to inform the public as quickly as possible whenever our community is in danger. The emergency notification system can be used to contact entire neighborhoods in minutes.
Who Will Get the Calls?
Not everyone will get the phone calls. Like 911, cell phones and unregistered internet phones are not in the system. Soon, you will have an opportunity register your cell phone. For updates, visit this site, www.bcdem.org.
What Types of Situations are Possible?
A train derailment, hazardous material releases, flood waters, road closures, a lost child, planned and unplanned utility outages, a public health or disease threat…all of these types of situations can be relayed to affected residents.
Which Areas are Affected by this System?
This phone notification system is in place for the following areas:
