Will I still get emergency notifications if I don't sign up?

You do not need to sign up to receive emergency notifications if you have a traditional landline telephone service. The emergency notifications are based on physical addresses and we import those phone numbers from AT&T and Verizon. However, according to the Center for Disease Control, over 40% of U.S. households do not have a landline telephone.


In order to receive notifications on other devices such as your VoIP phone, cell phone, or email, you need to sign up and register those devices. Registering these devices is highly recommended so that we can still send you the information even when you are not near your traditional landline phone.

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1. What is Placer Alert?
2. When will it be used?
3. How do I sign up for Placer Alert?
4. Will I still get emergency notifications if I don't sign up?
5. What if my phone number or email address changes?
6. Will my contact information be shared with others?
7. What does it cost?
8. How will text messages show up on my mobile phone?
9. Will I be guaranteed to receive the notifications?