What is CodeRED?

The CodeRED alert system has been implemented and is available immediately for the citizens of Kewaunee County.

It is a system designed to alert citizens of emergencies near their residence or business.  It gives Kewaunee County emergency officials such as the Kewaunee County Sheriff's Department or Kewaunee County Emergency Management the ability to deliver pre-recorded emergency telephone notifications and informational messages to the citizens of Kewaunee County.  Emergency notifications might include information concerning a natural disaster, a nuclear emergency, missing children or another significant emergency incident where there is a need to notify the public.

When an emergency or significant event occurs, the internet based system allows Kewaunee County officials to deliver emergency information by phone to either selected neighborhoods or the entire county. The CodeRED alert system can make up to 1000 phone calls a minute, 60,000 phone calls per hour.

CodeRED will already reach the majority of residents who have a land line phone, so there should be no need to register that phone number. However, Kewaunee County encourages citizens to register their phone number if…

• You have moved or changed your phone number in the last 6 months,
• You have an unlisted phone number,
• You use your cell phone as your primary phone number,
• You use TDD/TTY equipment, and/or
• You are a business.  (Businesses are not automatically on CodeRED calling lists.)

In addition, you may register your cell phone number or work number for back-up so you will still receive the CodeRED alert if you cannot be reached at home. *Pagers cannot receive CodeRED emergency alerts.*

The information collected will remain completely private and will only be made available to notify you of critical situations.

To be part of the CodeRED database or to make our database more accurate, the Kewaunee County Sheriff's Department and Kewaunee County Emergency Management urges all individuals and businesses follow the link to the secure data collection page.  Once there, you may sign up for CodeRED notifications.  The system is only as effective and accurate as the database of numbers that it has.  All businesses and residents with unlisted phone numbers, cell phone numbers, or who have moved are being asked to provide contact information to the database through this site.

CodeRED gives those who want to be included an easy and secure method for doing so.  The information is only used for emergency notification purposes.

'Opt Out' of CodeRED:

If you choose not to participate in Kewaunee County CodeRED, please fill out the 'Opt Out' form following the instructions listed.

KEWAUNEE COUNTY CodeRED 'OPT OUT' FORM

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

What types of emergencies will CodeRED be used for and how often will it be used?

Each county or city determines when, what type, and how often they wish to use CodeRED. Kewaunee County has decided to use CodeRED primarily for the following purposes: fires, floods, nuclear events, severe weather, missing children or elderly, school closings, water safety alerts, evacuation notices, chemical spills, drinking water contamination, viral outbreaks, utility outages, street closures, snow emergencies, etc. When issuing alerts for these types of emergencies, discretion will be used while maintaining the utmost goal of public safety.

Can I sign up if I live in a different county other than Kewaunee County?

No. This alert system is only available to residents of Kewaunee County. You can however register phone numbers outside of Kewaunee County, such as work phone numbers.

Why do I need to register?

You only need to register if you wish to receive the emergency alert:

• on your cell phone
• on your work phone as a back-up to your home phone
• if you recently moved,
• if you have an unlisted phone number,
• if you use TDD/TTY
• if you are a business.
  

Can businesses participate?

Yes. In fact, Kewaunee County encourages businesses to register to receive the emergency alerts. Click on the data collection link above and click "Switch to Business Data" to register your "business" phone number(s).

Can TDD/TTY equipment receive the calls?

Yes. When you register your number there is an option to enter the TDD/TTY information.

What if I’m not home to receive the alert message?

The CodeRED dialing system will leave the emergency alert message on your voicemail or answering machine. If you do not have voicemail or an answering machine, the dialer will attempt your phone number 3 times. This would be a great reason to register your work or cell phone number as a back-up number.

I am a caregiver for my elderly mother. Can I receive the alert on her behalf?

Yes. Caregivers and family members can register their phone number as an alternate.

Will I be charged for receiving a CodeRED alert?

No. Kewaunee County entered into a contract for the CodeRED service and there is no cost to the citizens for receiving emergency alerts.

What if I don't want to participate in CodeRED?

You can 'opt out' of the program offered by Kewaunee County by completing an 'opt out' form. Please refer to the information here.

Who do I contact if I have any problems or concerns about CodeRED?

You can contact Sheriff Matt Joski (920) 388-7177 or Kewaunee County Emergency Management (920) 487-2940.