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1. How will Summit County communicate with me during an emergency?

We will use these methods to communicate with you during an emergency:

• Telephone reverse dialing (reverse 9-1-1)
• Text messaging
• 2-1-1
• Twitter
• Local broadcast radio
• Television stations
• National Weather Service Emergency Alert System
• Public address
• Going door-to-door

2. How do I obtain Community Right to Know Act information regarding hazardous-materials fixed facilities?

This information is maintained by the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), which can be reached by email. The LEPC meets six times each year and the Office of Emergency Management has the meeting schedule information. The public is welcome to attend meetings.

3. How can I verify the 911 Center has my landline phone associated with my correct physical address?

Call the Communications Center at (970) 668-8600 and ask the Dispatcher if they have time for you to call in on 911 and verify your physical address. Follow the instructions from the Dispatcher. As a note this service is only availabe at times when the Communications Center is not busy with other work, so call and check with them.

4. Where to I find the current level of the National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS)?

You can find the most current information online.