The City of Brecksville is set to enhance its emergency communication infrastructure by transitioning from the existing CodeRed system to the CivicPlus Mass Notification System in February 2026. This move aims to provide residents with more efficient and customizable alerts, ensuring timely dissemination of critical information.
Transition Details
The current CodeRed system, known for delivering automated severe weather alerts without human intervention, will be phased out to make way for the advanced capabilities of the CivicPlus Mass Notification System. This new platform is designed to offer a more user-friendly experience, allowing residents to receive alerts tailored to their specific preferences according to city sources.
Features of the CivicPlus Mass Notification System
The CivicPlus system is recognized for its robust features, which include:
Multilingual Support: With automatic translation capabilities for 63 languages, the system ensures that all community members can access vital information in their preferred language.
Multi-Channel Alerts: Notifications can be sent via text messages, emails, voice calls, and mobile app alerts, ensuring residents receive information through their preferred channels.
Customizable Preferences: Residents have the autonomy to select specific types of alerts they wish to receive, minimizing unnecessary notifications and focusing on pertinent information.
Geographically Targeted Notifications: Utilizing ESRI mapping technology, alerts can be directed to specific areas, ensuring that only those affected receive pertinent information.
Departments and Notification Types
Residents can opt to receive alerts from various city departments, including:
- Police: Alerts about active shooters, criminal activities, or missing persons.
- Fire: Notifications regarding flooding, water outages, shelter-in-place orders, tornado alarm testing, and other weather emergencies.
- Service: Information on road closures, changes in rubbish collections, and other essential services.
- Recreation: Updates on class cancellations, program changes, building closures, pool closures, registration reminders, and more.
- Human Services: Notices about class cancellations, meal service changes, new programs, and facility closures.
- Special Events: Details on city events such as parades, Home Days, Christmas events, and other community gatherings.
Enrollment Process
To ensure uninterrupted access to critical information, residents are strongly encouraged to enroll in the CivicPlus Mass Notification System:
- Follow this link: Sign up for Brecksville Alerts
- Create an Account: Provide your contact information and select your notification preferences.
- Download the Mobile App: After registering, download the “My Alerts” app from your device’s app store to receive real-time push notifications.
Important Note: Even if you are currently subscribed to the CodeRed system, it is imperative to register for the new CivicPlus system, as CodeRed will be discontinued in February 2026.
By adopting the CivicPlus Mass Notification System, Brecksville aims to enhance public safety and community engagement. Residents are urged to register promptly to ensure they remain informed about important events and emergencies within the community. For additional information or assistance with the sign-up process, please visit the city’s website or contact Brecksville City Hall at 440-526-4351.
