Osceola County has signed on with the state of Iowa to use Alert Iowa for mass
notification and emergency messaging. This system will be used for storm
warning messages, law enforcement messages, hazardous materials emergencies,
civil alerts, etc. Osceola County residents can use the link below to sign up for
notifications and to pick the messages they would like to receive. This will take
the place of NIXLE, which is being used for storm warnings now. To sign up and
pick how you would like to receive messages go to:
http://entry.inspironlogistics.com/osceola_ia/wens.cfm
Alert Iowa is a statewide mass notification and emergency messaging
system. The system can be used by state and local authorities to quickly
disseminate emergency information to residents in counties that utilize
the system.
Alert Iowa will allow citizens to sign up for the types of alerts they
would like to receive. Messages can be issued via landline or
wireless phone, text messaging, email, FAX, TDD/TYY, and social
media. Messages may contain photo, video and audio attachments
to help subscribers better understand the situation at hand, or
where to find additional information
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ALERT IOWA PLEASE VISIT THE HSEMD
SITE www.homelandsecurity.iowa.gov