Emergency Alerts and Public Safety Notifications

Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA)

Dakota 911 manages a countywide community notification system designed to alert the public of emergencies. Most notifications will be sent as WEAs, broadcast to specific areas for a set amount of time. Anyone entering the area of a notification during the active period may receive the alert on their mobile device. Residents may opt out of receiving these alerts.

Public Safety Notifications

Dakota 911 also relies on emergency contact databases to send public safety notifications.. These notifications can be sent to SMS text, phone and email. You are encouraged to register for public safety notifications.

For more information on emergency alerts, please visit the Dakota911 website.