Officials urge you to sign up for emergency alerts

With more severe weather possible, Columbus officials want to remind residents that they can sign up for text, phone and email alerts in the event of bad weather.

Bartholomew County Emergency Management issues the alerts through its Everbridge system but to take part you need to sign up. If you do, you will receive the county’s updates as severe weather or other emergencies unfold. You can set up the alerts to arrive in a variety of ways and tailor your choices to only receive the alerts you are most concerned about.

You will need to set up an account and you can do so online. Authorities say that signing up takes just a few minutes, but it can make all the difference when it comes to staying safe during emergencies.

You can sign up here:  https://member.everbridge.net/453003085611297/login Or you can call 812-379-1500 or email [email protected] if you need more assistance.