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Laguna Beach outlines multiple emergency alert systems and how to sign up
Summary
Emergency operations coordinator Sarah Lemonis summarized the city—s alert systems — Nixle, AlertOC, Wireless Emergency Alerts, the Emergency Alert System and outdoor sirens — and provided sign-up instructions and the city—s information page.
Emergency operations coordinator Sarah Lemonis said Laguna Beach uses several alert systems to notify residents and visitors during emergencies and provided instructions for signing up.
The city—s alert network includes Nixle, AlertOC (Orange County—s mass notification system), Wireless Emergency Alerts that go to mobile phones by location, the Emergency Alert System that can interrupt radio and television, and Laguna Beach—s outdoor warning system of speakers and sirens. "The city of Laguna Beach uses multiple alert systems to communicate with residents and visitors during emergencies," Lemonis said.
Why it matters: Some alert systems require advance registration while others are automatic. Lemonis emphasized that signing up for the systems that require enrollment will expand the routes by which people receive time-sensitive instructions during storms, evacuations or other urgent incidents.
Nixle is the city—s community alert system and sends notifications by text message, mobile app and email. To receive Nixle messages from Laguna Beach, text 92651 to 888777. AlertOC is Orange County—s regional mass notification system; residents and visitors can register at alertoc.com to get county-issued messages for affected areas. Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) are sent automatically to mobile phones in affected locations and include a loud tone even if a phone is on silent. The Emergency Alert System (EAS) allows authorities to interrupt radio and television broadcasts; Lemonis said the National Weather Service most frequently activates EAS messages. Laguna Beach—s outdoor warning system uses speakers and sirens placed throughout the city to broadcast critical instructions to people in affected areas.
The city—s public information notes that some alerts require prior registration while others do not. For consolidated guidance and the city—s alert resources, Lemonis directed listeners to the city—s alert webpage at lagunabeachcity.net/alertandwarning.
The remarks occurred as part of a city public information segment on alert and warning options for Laguna Beach residents and visitors. No formal actions or votes were recorded during the segment.
