SMS TEXT

JOCOALERT is a SMS text message service that seeks to offer timely notification of dangerous weather alerts or other related emerEMgency management information for Johnson County. Instructions for receiving messages via text message are included in the training linked below.

JOCOALERT is one of Johnson County’s official sources of emergency public information related to an emergency, disaster, or community-wide incident. This includes the redistribution of official “products” from the National Weather Service including watches, warnings, and advisories.

Although an official source of information, JOCOALERT is dependent on external systems outside of the control and maintenance of Johnson County. Consequently, Johnson County cannot guarantee JOCOALERT as a solitary source of emergency public information. Johnson County recommends all citizens use the information available through JOCOALERT along with other trusted sources such as a NOAA All-Hazard Weather Radio, Emergency Alert System, and local media.

The JOCOALERT system is provided without charge to the general public; however, those receiving text alerts via wireless device may incur personal charges based upon their service plan. Please contact your wireless provider for details before subscribing to JOCOALERT.

TO SUBSCRIBE: Text "Follow JOCOAlert" to 40404.

TO UNSUBSCRIBE: Text "OFF @JOCOalert" to 40404 or in reply to a message.

Training:

How do I use JoCoAlert? How do I receive messages from Twitter?