Feb. 11, 2009 — Douglas County has implemented a new emergency notification system, 3n InstaCom™ Citizen Alert, which allows citizens and businesses to sign up to receive critical alerts during emergencies.

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office — which provides public safety services to the citizens of Castle Pines North — will be able to alert residents about severe weather, fires, floods, toxic environmental issues and other emergencies using 3n InstaCom Citizen Alert. Messages can be sent to residents on any communication path desired — cell phone, home phone, e-mail, text messaging, pager, PDA and more — ensuring that people receive life-saving emergency information and important public service announcements in minutes.

Citizens listed in the county's 9-1-1 database will be automatically subscribed to alerts by phone. However, any citizen may self-register, provide additional contact information, or opt out of the system altogether.

"We have a commitment to our citizens to protect them from any danger that threatens our community. The ability to reach all residents quickly during an emergency to warn them and provide guidance is critical to upholding that commitment, which is why we are rolling out 3n InstaCom Citizen Alert," said Cory Friend, Douglas County Sheriff's Office Communications Manager. "The 3n emergency notification system ensures the three dispatch centers will be able to react accurately and efficiently in a natural disaster or other crisis."

To update your information in the system, click on the Emergency Mass Notification System link at the top right side of www.dcsheriff.net, under "Quick Links."