“All service members, civilians, and contractors are required to register for this program, and we highly recommend that local nationals register as well,” said Claude Jones, garrison operations officer. “If your place of duty is on a DOD facility, you must sign-up for Alert! and ensure your contact information is current.” “Alert! is important for all of our community members,” continued Jones. “It is a quick and efficient way for us at the garrison to reach community members quickly. We use the system to notify our users of emergencies, road conditions, and garrison closures or delays.”
Family members can also receive notifications; however, their sponsor must sign up first and enter family member information.
The garrison safety office highly recommends having Alert as part of a complete information update matrix.
“During the sign-up process, you can add your dependents to the system,” said Stefanie Diaz, garrison safety and occupational officer. “Within the dashboard, there is a field that allows for you to opt-in your dependents and enter their individual contact information.”
“Effective communication and reporting of hazards protect our members and also promotes a great safety culture amongst the garrison,” said Diaz.