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Madison County Judge Executive Reagan Taylor marks end of CEST, urges residents to register for emergency alerts
Summary
Madison County Judge Executive Reagan Taylor said the three-decade CEST program has concluded, thanked program contributors, and encouraged residents to register for emergency alerts, stressing that preparedness is about public safety, health and resilience.
Madison County Judge Executive Reagan Taylor announced that the county’s long-running CEST program has concluded and urged residents to sign up for emergency alerts.
Taylor said, “For more than three decades, CEST was our safeguard. It was training, planning, and a promise to protect Madison County families.” The judge executive thanked “Sees” for their role in keeping the community safe and said the county will carry forward the lessons and partnerships built under the program.
Taylor framed preparedness as a broad public-safety measure, saying, “Preparedness isn't just about emergencies. It's about public safety, health, and resilience.” Taylor then made an explicit call to action: “I want to encourage our residents to register for emergency alerts today.”
The announcement did not include new funding, formal policy changes or a timetable for replacement programs; instead, the judge executive emphasized retaining the relationships and training developed through CEST as the county moves forward. No formal vote or motion was recorded in the transcript.
Madison County residents seeking more information on emergency-alert registration should consult county communications or the judge executive’s office for next steps.
