Seal Beach utilized the "AlertOC" notification system to warn residents about potentially hazardous weather conditions.
City officials are encouraging all residents and commerce to become members of the notification network.
Seal Beach is an active member of AlertOC, which is Orange County's regional public mass notification system designed to keep those who live or work in Orange County informed of important information during emergency events.
Public mass notification systems have become a critical component of emergency preparation and response.
Residents prepare to be notified of emergencies by providing their landline phones, cell phones and e-mail addresses.
Public safety officials respond by using the system to rapidly send out messages when there is a perceived, upcoming or imminent situation that may require community action.
How does it work?
1.AlertOC has significant capacity to send large volumes of messages through phone, e-mail and text communication channels.
2.When there is an emergency event requiring community action, authorized officials record a voice, e-mail or text message that is then delivered quickly to individuals affected by the event.
0.Example: a tornado warning to encourage residents to seek shelter.
3.Officials will use the system to keep affected communities informed of event information as necessary.
Example: evacuation call-off notice.
4.The system uses the 911 emergency databases to contact Orange County households.
5.Since there are many instances when the public may not be at home to receive an emergency message, public safety officials feel it is critical that all residents and businesses provide additional contact channels by registering voluntary cell phone numbers, e-mail addresses and text numbers through the AlertOC web portal or by completing a registration form from the City's website.
Registration forms can be found on the City's website:
http://www.ci.seal-beach.ca.us/police/forms.html
Forms are also available at the Seal Beach Police Department, 911 Seal Beach Blvd. Completed forms can be sent via the mail or dropped off at any police facility.
For additional information please contact Seal Beach Police Emergency Services Coordinator Todd DeVoe at (562) 799 - 4100, extension 1145.
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