Newark Residents Can Sign Up For New Emergency Alert System

NEWARK, CA — Alameda County is encouraging Newark residents to sign up for a new emergency notification system.

ZoneHaven is used elsewhere in the Golden State to assist first responders and emergency agencies with coordinating evacuations in case of emergencies, such as wildfires. ZoneHaven provides residents with emergency updates and resources, such as real-time shelter information, weather and traffic information.

Newark residents are encouraged to create a ZoneHaven account and check their emergency zone, in case evacuation warnings or orders are issued for their neighborhood.

• Go to ZoneHaven
• Type in your address. Your Zone name will appear
• Write down your Zone keep it handy in case of emergency

There are several evacuation zones in Newark.

Residents are also encouraged residents to sign up for AC Alert — the system currently used by Alameda County and city agencies.