Union City Residents Can Sign Up For New Emergency Alert System

UNION CITY, CA — Alameda County is encouraging Union City 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.

Union City 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 Union City.

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