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Chambers County outlines "Chambers' Warns" alert system and accepts LEPC siren grant
Summary
Emergency management staff described the county's "Chambers' Warns" notification platform (vendor Regroup), said roughly 24,000 phone numbers are registered, and reported a LEPC grant will fund a siren at Station 2 (approximate cost $50,000); commissioners discussed range, ownership and future expansion.
Chambers County emergency management staff presented "Chambers' Warns," the county's emergency notification system that uses the vendor Regroup and integrates with IPAWS and the National Weather Service. Staff said the platform allows residents and businesses to customize the types of alerts they receive and the delivery method (calls, texts, emails) and provides the ability to poll registrants about needs during an incident.
Staff reported about 24,000 phone numbers (landlines and cell phones combined) are enrolled in Chambers' Warns but encouraged more sign-ups and described outreach tools such as a QR code used at public events and a banner for registration assistance. Emergency management demonstrated that customized geofencing and polling features can narrow notifications to specific areas and populations.
The county also received LEPC grant funding to purchase and install a siren at Station 2 (county-owned property), with staff saying the system cost is about $50,000 and a siren's effective audible radius is roughly one mile. The court discussed ownership and maintenance funding; staff said batteries and cellular activation are included in the installation and that maintenance and backup-power needs would be evaluated in future budgets. Commissioners emphasized outreach to RV parks, schools and churches to increase sign-ups and noted the sheriff's office and other partners will participate in activation and monitoring.
No formal action was required on the presentation; staff asked the court to accept the informational briefing and continue public outreach.
