Trinity County launches ReadyTrinity.org as central emergency information hub; Code Red data imported

Trinity County's Office of Emergency Services on May 6 presented ReadyTrinity.org, a newly launched county-supported emergency information and alert hub that imports prior Code Red data and adds resources such as an evacuation zone finder, hazard guidance and a profile-based alert registration system.

Caleb Jensen, staff services manager at Health and Human Services, said the site is intended to be the county's centralized, trusted source for information before, during and after emergencies. He described features including printable evacuation zone cards, hazard-specific guidance (wildfires, extreme heat, power outages, landslides, earthquakes, winter weather, flooding and dam failure) and a locally focused "ready kit" listing that shows which nearby stores stock items for a disaster kit.

Jensen said Code Red data has been imported into the new system but encouraged residents to re-register to ensure contact information is current. The registration workflow requires users to create an account and allows residents to set contact preferences; the system displays a profile score to indicate completeness.

Justin Caparousso, who assisted with communications, said the county will begin an outreach campaign including a press release, an op-ed, a social media push, digital and print advertising, radio spots, transit-bus advertising and community outreach at farmers markets and events. Jensen said ReadyTrinity offers an app for alerts but county staff are emphasizing the website as the primary place to access hazard information and active event details.

Board members asked about app functionality and outreach to volunteer fire departments; Jensen said staff would attend upcoming meetings including a fire chiefs event and disaster council meetings.