BerquistJerry445officeJamestown (CSi)A county-wide test of the CodeRED mass notification system was completed on Friday, February 19th, by Stutsman County Communications.  Stutsman County Emergency Manager/9-1-1 Coordinator, Jerry Bergquist says, two separate tests were conducted.  The first test which began at 11:24 a.m. was for both
land-line and cell phones, in addition to text messaging and email notifications.  A second test was conducted at 2:26 p.m. to attempt calls again that were missed during the first test.

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 63% of the phone
numbers registered into the system received the first test CodeRED message.
An additional 9% were reached during the second test, for a total of 72%.
Much of this is due to the fact that many people were not home at the time
of the tests.  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.

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Jamestown (CSi) Stutsman County Emergency Manager,/9-1-1 Coordinator, Jerry Bergquest informs residents that on Friday, February 19, 2016, Stutsman County Communications will be performing a county-wide test of the CodeRED mass notification system.

The test will occur between 11:00 a.m. and noon.

The test message that will occur on Friday will be general in nature and describe that the call is a CodeRED test call. Residents will not need to respond to the message

This system is used to alert residents of emergency events and notifications of immediate concern to the public. CodeRED informs the public by calling all land line telephones within the selected warned area. It also alerts those individuals that have signed up for notifications via cell phone, email or text message.

CodeRED service is free of charge to residents and businesses. Land line telephones are already included in the notification database. To receive notifications via cell phone, email or text, individuals can 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. The system is only used by Stutsman County officials to provide residents with important information that will keep the community safe and informed. Questions regarding CodeRED services should be directed to Stutsman County Emergency Management.