In the event of an emergency, Union County Emergency Services can identify the affected area and send a message describing the situation and may recommend any protective actions residents should take. When directed, the Emergency Notification system will automatically call all land-line and opt-in telephone numbers within the geographic area and deliver the recorded message once a voice is heard. If a phone line is busy, the system will attempt to redial the number up to three times. If an answering machine or voicemail answers the call, the emergency message will be left on the device.

Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) and Emergency Alert System (EAS) messages may also be issued during significant emergencies or imminent threats to public safety. These alerts are designed to provide timely emergency information and protective action instructions through cellular devices, television, and radio broadcasts.Some of the many uses of the system include:

• Emergency Evacuations
• Wildfire
• Flood
• Natural Disaster Alerts
• Missing Child Alerts
• Hazardous Material Leaks
• Neighborhood Emergency Incidents