Travis County is pleased to announce the implementation of the Everbridge Mass Notification System, an emergency notification application.
Everbridge sends alerts for emergencies, such as fire, critical incidents, hazardous materials situations, and other crises that may pose a threat to the safety of Travis County employees. If an alert is sent out, you’ll receive a call or text from 512-854-5555, and you’re asked to immediately follow the directions in the alert.
Situational awareness, understanding one's surroundings, and recognizing potential dangers are also crucial during emergencies.
You may register your personal phone and email address in SAP Employee Self-Service for additional protection. All Travis County work phones, county-issued mobile phone numbers, and work email have already been added to the alert.
By subscribing to alerts, employees can receive notifications sent by text, email, or phone calls when an emergency is taking place at their designated work location.
The Everbridge Mass Notification System sends alerts for emergencies, such as fire, active shooter incidents, hazardous materials situations, and other crises that pose a threat to the safety of Travis County employees.
Maintaining situational awareness is equally vital in these scenarios. Understanding one's surroundings and recognizing potential dangers complement the emergency notification system.
FAQ
Your information will be used to send you text and email alerts about emergencies at Travis County facilities.
Only the Travis County Office of Emergency Management and the Facilities Management Department have access to the information you provide.
The alerts are managed by the Travis County Office of Emergency Management and the Facilities Management Department.
You may receive alerts when there is an emergency that affects a Travis County facility.
You can receive alerts related to incidents like building fires or active shooter situations at your specific building location.
No, Everbridge does not track your location.
No, you only need a phone that can receive text messages.
If you reservice an alert, treat it as a real emergency situation and follow the directions in the alert. You do not need to call the number back. If you have any questions about the alert, contact your immediate supervisor.
Depending on the nature of the alert, you will be provided with follow-up instructions. For example, in the case of a fire evacuation alert, you should follow the specified evacuation procedures.
To stop receiving alerts, go to ESS, click on "Personal Information," then select "Emergency Alert Notification Sign-up," and choose "Withdraw from Alerts."
Situational awareness is your primary tool for detecting danger, and it's essential to be proactive and prepared in any emergency scenario.
It empowers you to recognize potential dangers independently and respond swiftly.
Stay alert, observe, and practice recognizing hazards.
