coderedJamestown (CSi) A county-wide test of the CodeRED mass notification system was completed on Friday, February 20th, 2015 by Stutsman County Communications.

Stutsman County Emergency Manager, Jerry Bergquist says,two separate tests were conducted. The first test which began at 11:10 a.m. was for both land-line and cell phones, in addition to text messaging. The second test which began at 11:58 a.m.

was for email notifications only.

Results of the testing related to text messages and emails indicated that 100% of

the text and email messages were delivered.  However, during the text message test it

was discovered that depending on the cell phone carrier, the individual receiving

the text either received the entire message or only a portion of it. This is an

issue that will be addressed with CodeRED.

Results related to the phone testing indicated that only 69% of the phone numbers

registered into the system received the test CodeRED message. Much of this is due to

the fact that many people were not home at the time of the test. The number of

people notified could be dramatically increased if individuals would take the time

to register their cell phone numbers with CodeRED. Land line telephone numbers are

already included in the notification database.

However, to receive notifications via cell phone, email or text, individuals must

sign up for the service by going to the Stutsman County website

(http://www.co.stutsman.nd.us/), scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the

CodeRED icon. Those without Internet access can call Stutsman County Emergency

Management at 701-252-9093, Monday through Friday, (8AM-5PM) to sign up over the

phone.

CodeRED is used to alert Stutsman County residents of emergency events and

notifications of immediate concern to the public. CodeRED service is free of charge

to residents and businesses. Questions regarding CodeRED services should be

directed to Stutsman County Emergency Management.