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Garland Schedules Test of CodeRED System
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Garland, Texas – June 1, 2010 – The City of Garland has scheduled a test of its CodeRED telephone notification system for the week of June 14. The test call will go out to all current CodeRED subscribers to validate our current database and to inform them of program upgrades.
First, a severe weather early warning system has been added, which automatically launches calls to specific geographic areas that are in the path of tornados, severe thunderstorms and other hazardous weather developments. These automated warnings can provide critical preparation time when severe weather threatens.
"As soon as the National Weather Service issues the warning, the calls begin going to the areas affected," says Dorothy White, Public & Media Affairs Manager for the City of Garland. “Since these notifications are automatic, residents and businesses must opt-in for these specialized notifications.”
When a CodeRED weather warning call is received, the number 800-566-9780 will be displayed by caller-ID.
The City will continue to use CodeRED in other emergency situations such as a hazardous chemical spill, major utility outage, or an Amber or Silver Alert. The number displayed by caller-ID will be 866-419-5000, which a citizen can call back from the phone that received the CodeRED alert and listen to the message again with a time and date stamp. Caller-ID will also display the name “Emergency Communications Network” for most telephone customers.
In addition, CodeRED subscribers can now opt to receive text and email messages for all messages except the automated weather warnings.
To “opt-in” for the automatic weather warnings or to add your email and text information, go to the City of Garland website at www.GarlandTx.gov, click on the CodeRED icon on the left side of the page and follow the prompts. Those who are registering for the first time can follow the same instructions.
For customers without access to a computer or internet service, registration forms are available at City Hall, the Duckworth Utility Services Building and all branches of the Nicholson Memorial Library System.
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