Community Announcements

May 1, 2026 - REGISTER FOR EMERGENCY ALERTS FOR CHAMPAIGN COUNTY

Dear Residents,

The Champaign Countywide 911 Center has shared an important update regarding the county’s emergency alert system.

Following the security breach that affected the county’s previous alerting system, CodeRED, in November, the county has taken steps to ensure a more secure and reliable method of delivering emergency notifications.

A new alerting platform, Everbridge, has been implemented. This system offers enhanced security, dependable performance, and a unified solution for sending emergency messages. Everbridge is trusted by millions of users across more than 200 countries and territories and incorporates over 325 security controls. It delivers real-time alerts and instructions through multiple channels, including SMS, email, desktop notifications, and voice calls.

Important: This system is separate from St. Paris Connect and requires its own registration. Signing up for one does not automatically enroll you in the other.

Please note that all residents must complete a new registration to receive alerts through Everbridge, even if you were previously signed up for CodeRED. Without registration, you will not receive emergency notifications.

Residents are strongly encouraged to complete registration as soon as possible to stay informed and protected.