Branford Implements 'CodeRED' High Speed Emergency Notification System

BRANFORD, CT — Following a thorough evaluation and review of alerting systems, the town has implemented CodeRED, a high-speed emergency mass notification service provided by OnSolve, LLC.

The CodeRED system will serve as the backbone of the town’s emergency
planning and communications outreach to both citizens and personnel. The system sends
telephone calls, text messages, emails, and posts to social media channels to inform
residents to better protect life and property.

CodeRED was selected for its reliability and accuracy, as well as the system’s widespread adoption rates across the U.S.

“CodeRED’s robust notification system will provide town officials with a reliable, easy-
to-use interface to quickly deliver critical information to our citizens during
emergencies. We are eager to use this innovative technology to enhance our emergency
preparedness plans,” First Selectman James Cosgrove said.

The town anticipates using the system to notify residents of hazardous incidents such as flooding, major storm operations, evacuation notifications and missing persons/children notices. It will also be used to reach out to residents regarding parking bans, major road closures, large scales
events and other public notices.

If you’ve previously registered for CT-Alert you will still need to register for CodeRED, though CT-Alert will remain active for statewide emergency notifications.

All residents and businesses are encouraged to subscribe by visiting www.branford-ct.gov
click on the “Branford Alerts – CodeRED” to enroll their contact information including
cell phone numbers, text and email addresses. No one should automatically assume they
are in the emergency contact database.

And residents will be notified by a direct mailer that should be hitting mailboxes starting Wednesday.

Residents without internet access should contact the Blackstone Memorial Library at
203-488-1441 or Willoughby Wallace Library at 203-488-8702 for assistance.