Garvin County E911 is changing the system it uses to send emergency alert notifications to residents across the county.
The current Nixle notification system, used to send severe weather alerts and other notifications to residents who have opted in to the service, will be phased out over the next several months and replaced with a new Genasys system.
Garvin County Emergency Management Director David Johnson said the new system has some additional features including geo-fencing and geo-location capabilities that allow dispatchers and emergency management officials to better target emergency alerts to specific areas when needed.
The new system is funded by a grant from CVR Energy, which operates the Wynnewood refinery.
While there will be a transition period, Johnson said county residents who want to make sure they receive alerts or notifications specific to their community should go ahead and register for the new system now. Registration can be completed by using your phone’s camera to scan the QR code above and following the registration instructions. You can also register by going to https://garvinco911.genasys.com/portal/en/register.
