COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has launched a new emergency notification system powered by Everbridge. With fire season right around the corner, this is an opportune time to sign up now to receive critical safety notifications.
“The decision to transition to Everbridge was made after careful evaluation and with the safety, security, and privacy of our community as the highest priorities,” Emergency Management Commander Beverley Simpson said. “While we understand that changing platforms may cause some frustration or inconvenience, this move ensures that the County continues to provide reliable, secure, and modern emergency communications to the community.”
This system replaces the County’s previous emergency alert platform, CodeRED. The County discontinued use of CodeRED after the company experienced a security incident that raised concerns about data protection. Protecting individuals’ personal information is a top priority. Citizens can be assured that personal information provided during registration will be used solely for emergency notification purposes. Everbridge employs industry-standard security measures to protect user data. The County does not sell, share, or distribute personal information.
The County encourages all community members to register as soon as possible. All who live, work, attend school, or recreate in Los Alamos County regularly should sign up. Registering allows each person to choose how they receive alerts (text, call, email), provide multiple contact methods, customize location-based alerts, and ensure their information is accurate.
Signing up is quick and easy:
- Text “LOSALAMOS” to 888777
- Scan the QR code provided here and on official County materials
- Visit the registration link
Individuals may opt out at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in alert messages or by adjusting their preferences within the Everbridge system.
There will be no lapse in the County’s ability to notify the public of urgent situations. As the County builds the subscriber base back up in the new system, multiple methods to distribute emergency information are maintained.
These include:
- Direct emergency notifications to known contacts from the CodeRED database
- Direct emergency notifications to known landlines
- Broadcasts on 1610 AM radio
- Updates through County communication channels (website, social media, media alerts)
Emergency alerts from Los Alamos County’s Everbridge system will come from the number 88911. This is different from the number used by LANL’s Everbridge system. Residents are encouraged to read messages in their entirety, as they will contain critical instructions and situation updates.
The effectiveness of any emergency notification system depends on community participation. By registering for Everbridge alerts, citizens help ensure that the County can notify the entire community, or specific affected areas, quickly and efficiently during emergencies such as wildfires, severe weather, public safety incidents, or other urgent events.
Scan the QR code at left to sign up.
The County strongly encourages every community member to register today. “Together, we can keep Los Alamos County informed, prepared, and safe.” –LAC
For additional information, email LACOEM@losalamosnm.gov or visit the Emergency Management webpage.