Shelby County is now offering a community notification system through Nixle.
EMA Coordinator Jared Rowcliffe says the system is a way to alert residents of localized emergency situations in real-time.
He says all residents of the county are eligible for the alerts and are encouraged to sign up online or through text message.
Alerts can be received through social media, email, web, text and the Nixle moble app.
To Register:
Text SHELBYEMA to 888777
Text your Zip Code to 888777
Visit: shelbycounty-il.com
Visit: scso87.org