Todd Co. launches new alert system, will begin monthly tornado siren tests

Residents in Todd County now have a new way to receive alerts and warnings regarding severe weather or other events.

Todd County Emergency Management has announced the launch of the new TextMyGov notification system, on top of the CodeRED system the county already has in place. As we enter spring severe weather season, residents are reminded that outdoor sirens are designed to alert individuals who are outdoors about severe weather that may be approach.

You shouldn’t rely on a siren to warn you if you are indoors, especially at night while you are sleeping—instead, have multiple ways to receive alerts. Todd County Fiscal Court is implementing a new communication tool called TextMyGov.

Residents may receive an introductory text message explain the new system and giving instructions on how to opt in to the notifications, or opt out. It will be used to send out information such as weather alerts, services updates or other county announcements. Residents can also communication directly with county officials through the application.

Speaking of the tornado sirens, Todd County will begin conducting county wide tests of the sirens on the first Saturday of each month at noon. This first one will take place at 12 p.m. on April 4.