08/06/2025
Text alerts 📢 save lives! Are you getting these alerts?
A new way to connect with Weakley County Emergency Alerts!
For many years we've used the "Nixle" system, and nothing will be changing with that until November; but we now have the CodeRed system by OnSolve as another option.
The method of signing up for alerts is the same. Just text the keyword "WEAKLEY911" to the number 24639. You should get a welcome message like the one pictured below. You can opt out of the system at any time by texting "Stop" and begin receiving messages again by texting "Start".
CodeRed is like Nixle in that it sends emergency messages straight to your phone, however there are some notable differences. The primary difference is that it's geared toward more urgent alerts such as watches and warnings rather than more routine weather statements and advisories. For example, you'll still get tornado watches and warnings, but not high heat advisories. This is to cut down on the amount of "routine" messages that should be received from the National Weather Service or other typical avenues rather than emergency messaging.
Weather alerts may also not be limited just to our County. We may receive an alert from nearby areas, or if it's serious enough, from further away to take into account people traveling, or moving storm systems. If an alert is received, make sure to click on it to verify the exact location.
The CodeRed system is always improving. We're working on an app to simplify the alert process and better serve residents who may be traveling to other areas. We'll update everyone when that's ready.
We have this system for the next year. If it works good and people like it, we'll keep it. If it doesn't work for us, we'll look at other systems.
