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The Jefferson County Emergency Management Agency is replacing its Everbridge notification system with a new app called MyAlerts. The MyAlerts app allows users to set multiple locations for notifications, ensuring they stay informed about situations near their home, work, or their child's school. The app provides notifications about severe weather and other critical information from the EMA.
' >> WVTM 13 ON-THE-GO: Download our app for free "We want people to be able to sign up for this and actually receive these emergency alerts because it's extremely important if there is a life-threatening situation within the area that they receive that information so they can take action," said Melissa Sizemore with the Jefferson County Emergency Management Agency Sizemore highlights that the new system is superior because it automatically translates alerts into over 60 languages. It also allows users to choose how they receive specific alerts. >> FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube If you previously used the Everbridge notification system, your information has been transferred to MyAlerts.
The EMA encourages users to verify their information in the new system..
