Jackson County approves cloud-based mass-notification system with sirens after budget amendment

Feb 10, 2026

The Jackson County Commission approved replacing its Code Red emergency alert with a cloud-based mass-notification system that includes sirens and authorized a general-fund transfer to cover the first-year cost; EMA staff said the cloud system will reduce siren-activation delay.

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Jackson County commissioners voted Feb. 9 to replace the county's existing Code Red emergency-alert platform with a cloud-based mass-notification system that includes the option to activate local sirens.

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