Are you prepared? Sign up for emergency alerts to get informed

As we make plans to travel or gather with family and friends for the holidays, weather and natural disaster emergencies may not be part of the holiday plan. Disaster can strike at any time, and by registering for county emergency alerts today, this is one less thing to worry about during the holidays, or any day.

In an effort to quickly communicate information on impending dangers, the San Bernardino County Sheriff and Fire Departments send high-speed mass notifications via telephone and text messages. This system is known as the Telephone Emergency Notification System (TENS).

The county uses a database of landline telephone numbers, which is updated every six months, to send emergency messages to landline phones only. By signing up, residents can also receive emergency text messages to their cell phones, add voice over internet phone numbers (V.O.I.P.), and manage their own account using a valid email address.

Those without internet connections can sign up by calling 211 or 909-980-2857 for assistance in registering. TENS alerts do not generally go out to the entire county but instead are targeted to affected areas.

Registrants must enter a valid San Bernardino County address to receive TENS alert notifications when an emergency arises in your area. You can sign up at Smart911 for the TENS alert system. To learn more about preparing for an emergency, visit the San Bernardino County Office of Emergency Services’ website at oes.sbcounty.gov.

Additional County Update News – December 19, 2024