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Emergency Alerts

The First Step Is Signing Up

Emergency alert systems are your county’s official way of notifying you when a wildfire threatens your area. They’re free, fast, and only work if you’re registered. Find your county below and sign up today.

Find Your County

Sign Up for Your County's Alert System

SPAWP serves seven counties across Southern Colorado. Each county uses its own emergency notification platform — find yours below and sign up to register your phone number and address.

County Alert System Alert Sign Up
Huerfano HCNotify
Las Animas CodeRED
Costilla San Luis Valley E911
Pueblo Rave Alerts
Custer Everbridge
Fremont Everbridge
Teller Peak Alerts
Other Counties Varies Find other County info here →
Not sure which county you're in? Contact us → and we'll help you find the right resources.
⚠️ A couple of things worth knowing: Emergency alert systems change more often than you might think. Several counties in our region have switched platforms in recent years, and when that happens, your old registration may not carry over to the new system. We recommend signing up even if you think you're already registered, and checking back at least once a year to make sure your county's information hasn't changed. If you own property in multiple counties, or have moved recently, be sure to register in each county separately.

Know What They Mean

Understanding Alert Levels

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Here's What to Do When You Get an Alert

Regardless of the alert level, these steps apply any time you receive an emergency notification:

›Check the official source Follow the link or instructions in the alert to get full details from your county's emergency management office — not social media.
›Know your route Identify your primary and backup evacuation routes before you need them.
›Have your Go Bag ready Keep it somewhere easy to grab — by the door, in your car, or in the garage.
›Don't wait to feel sure If you feel unsafe at any point, don't wait for an official order. Leave early.
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Alert levels and what they mean vary by county. Each of the seven counties SPAWP serves uses its own emergency notification system with its own terminology. For definitions specific to your area, visit your county's emergency management website using the links in the table above.

Ready to Learn More?

Signing up for alerts is the most important first step — but there's more you can do to protect your home and family before an emergency happens. Our Get Prepared page walks you through defensible space, home hardening, go bag checklists, and more.

Explore Get Prepared →

Help Us Keep This Region Prepared

SPAWP’s emergency preparedness programs, community outreach, and resources are made possible by donors like you. Your tax-deductible gift keeps this work going.

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