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1. What does Russell County Emergency Management do?

Russell County Emergency Management plays many roles, including but not limited to: Emergency Planning, planning and Overseeing HazMat operations, coordinating with volunteer agencies (Salvation Army, American Red Cross, etc.), sheltering in times of emergency, coordinating with Fire Departments, EMS, and Law Enforcement agencies throughout the county, and coordinating with other local, state and federal agencies.
Russell County Emergency Management is also responsible for maintaining a County Emergency Operations Plan.

2. What is CodeRED?

CodeRED is an emergency notification service by which public safety officials can notify residents about emergency situations.

3. How do I sign up for CodeRED?

To sign up, you may fill out an online notification enrollment or call us at (276) 889-8247.