How to Sign Up for Bannock County Emergency Alerts (AlertSense / Citizen Notification System)
If you live in Bannock County and rely on a cell phone or VoIP service, signing up for the County's Citizen Notification System (AlertSense) ensures you actually get emergency alerts when they go out.
Bannock County's Citizen Notification System is built for wireless and VoIP users who want to receive Target Notifications. If that's you, opting in takes just a few minutes - and it's worth it. Most households don't have a traditional landline anymore, so without signing up, you could miss urgent messages sent to your specific area. This is especially helpful when local situations change fast. If you have a loved one in custody, staying informed about major emergencies can help you plan around travel disruptions, service availability, or other developments in the county.
Tip: Wireless or VoIP user in Bannock County? Sign up now. Families with a loved one in custody often find it helpful to get time-sensitive alerts without having to dig for updates.
Target Notifications are reserved for emergencies - not routine updates. Think missing child alerts, bank robberies, fires, or other major events happening in your area.
- Open the Bannock County AlertSense/Citizen Notification sign-up page - this is the opt-in site where you register to receive County alerts.
- Enter your contact information - provide the details the system needs to reach you.
- Choose how you want to get alerts - select your preferred delivery method(s) so messages come to the devices/accounts you actually check.
- Confirm your registration - make sure your information and selections are saved so you’re enrolled for future Target Notifications.
- ✓ Text message
- ✓ Pager
- ✓ Voice mail (used in extreme cases)
- ✓ Delivery is based on the preferences you select
Note: Double-check your contact info and your chosen delivery methods during sign-up - alerts are sent based on the preferences you select.
Bannock County provides AlertSense alerts free of charge. Your phone carrier may still apply standard text messaging rates, depending on your plan.
Moving? Log back into the Citizen Notification System website and update your address. That's what keeps your location current in the database.
Reminder: Update your registration if you move. Your carrier may charge for texts or other delivery methods.
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