Breckinridge County Emergency Management encourages residents to stay informed

Breckinridge County Emergency Management Director Justin Frazier says it is important for the community to stay up to date on the latest information during an emergency or a disaster.

“One of the best ways that the community can stay informed is through our Code Red automated text and email service,” Frazier said. “There’s also an app that you can download from both app stores. It’s just called Code Red.”

Links and QR codes that take you to download the app or sign up for alerts can be found on the Breckinridge County Emergency Management Facebook page.

“This is going to be the fastest and the most accurate way to get emergency information to Breckinridge County citizens,” Frazier said

Frazier said after the alerts county officials will get information out via local radio stations followed by county social media accounts. He also cautioned residents on completely relying on social media posts they see.

“Social media is great, but a lot of the information that gets put out on social media lacks context, and it lacks the direction that the community needs,” Frazier said. “I’m going to use social media. I’m going to use it to help people prepare for disasters and emergencies. I’m going to give them updates on our training and all that kind of stuff, but really, the Code Red app and listening to the local radio stations are going to be the best way to get up-to-date emergency information.”

Visit the Breckinridge County Emergency Management Facebook page for more information.