If you are a resident in Lee County Florida it is important to note this change in the county’s new emergency mass notification system. The Lee County Emergency Management department has changed their emergency notification system from the old CodeRed to the new system AlertLee. Signing up for alert notifications is a critical step in preparing for hurricane season (as well as other emergencies).
Below we detail what the system is, why the change was made, and how to sign up for the new system.
What is the AlertLee?
AlertLee is an Emergency Notification System powered by Alert Florida and provided by Everbridge. The tool will be used by Lee County officials to communicate critical information quickly for hurricanes, wild fires, evacuations, and other severe weather emergencies. The system also will send alerts related to missing persons, boil water notices, active shooter incidents, and other critical information.
Alerts can be sent to you via one or more methods, including to your cell phone (call or text), email, and social media.
You can visit the official site for more information as well as see their AlertLee FAQ page for common questions.
As an alternative, you can also see notifications on their website by visiting the notifications page of their website.
Why the change is being made from CodeRed to AlertLee?
The new AlertLee Emergency Notification System enhances the county’s ability to communicate critical information rapidly, according to the official website.
Cities in Lee County That Will Use the New Alert System
The new emergency alert system will be used to send rapid alerts to residents across Lee County, including the following:
- Bonita Springs, FL
- Cape Coral, FL
- Estero, FL
- Fort Myers, FL
- Fort Myers Beach, FL
- Sanibel Island, FL
- Unincorporated Lee County, FL
How to Sign Up For AlertLee
Sign up for the new alert system can be done from the main page or the “Sign Up” button on the official page. You will need to pick the city you reside in when navigating to the sign up form. Links provided on the official site for each city are below:
