Douglas County will begin using Everbridge InstaCom™ Citizen Alert, an emergency notification system provided by Everbridge, the leading global emergency notification system provider, to communicate with thousands of businesses and residents in minutes in an emergency.

The Douglas County Emergency Telephone Service Authority (ETSA) and it's member organizations will be able to alert residents about severe weather, fires, floods, toxic environmental issues and other emergencies using Everbridge InstaCom Citizen Alert. Messages can be sent to residents on any communication path desired – cell phone, home phone, email, text messaging, fax, pager, PDA and more – ensuring that residents and City staff receive life-saving emergency information and important public service announcements in minutes. Citizens listed in the County's 9-1-1 database will be automatically subscribed to alerts by phone, though any citizen may self-register, provide additional contact information or opt out.

"We have a commitment to our citizens to protect them from any danger that threatens our community. The ability to reach all residents quickly during an emergency to warn them and provide guidance is critical to upholding that commitment, which is why we are rolling out 3n InstaCom Citizen Alert,” said CoryFriend, Douglas County Sheriff's Office Communications Manager. “The Everbridge emergency notification system ensures the 3 dispatch centers will be able to react accurately and efficiently in a natural disaster or other crisis.”

Cinta Putra, CEO of Everbridge, commented, “A robust emergency notification system is an essential tool for cities that need to notify thousands of residents and businesses rapidly and efficiently during an emergency. Everbridge is proud to have been chosen by the Douglas County 9-1-1 Authority as a critical component of its emergency response plan.”