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Pondera County approves limited CodeRED emergency-notification subscription
Summary
The commission approved a limited subscription to OnSolve's CodeRED emergency-notification service based on last year’s usage and to avoid over‑messaging residents.
Pondera County commissioners approved a limited subscription to OnSolve’s CodeRED emergency-notification service, selecting the lower-cost option at $2,421.10 annually rather than the unlimited package priced at $3,217.92.
County staff told commissioners the county had used the notification system over the past year and that emergency management (DES) staff had helped implement it. Based on the county’s usage pattern and the arrival of a new DES staff member, staff recommended the limited subscription as the more cost-effective choice. “Based on our usage in the last year, I think the limited usage makes more sense,” a county staff speaker said. A commissioner added that officials should avoid overusing mass messages so residents do not stop paying attention during true emergencies.
A motion to approve the limited subscription was moved and seconded and carried by voice vote. Staff noted the subscription had been paid in the past and that the county intends not to pay the cost from 911 emergency funds. No roll-call tally was recorded in the transcript for the vote.
The county did not further specify which department budget would pay the subscription, only noting it was historically covered outside of 911 emergency funds. The discussion did not include changes to how notifications would be used or detailed message protocols.
