Alert Notification Applications
Code Red
The County of Santa Cruz is susceptible to many natural hazards including: earthquake, flood, debris flows, dangerous tides, tsunami, and wildland fire. When these disasters or human-caused events occur, the county will send alert notifications and warning through Code Red.
To ensure you can receive alert notifications and updates from official agencies (fire, law enforcement, public health and the county emergency management unit), register your mobile phone, landline and email at Code Red.
Be sure to check the “Emergency Notifications” box.

Additional Alert Applications
The County of Santa Cruz strongly recommends subscribing to the following alert and warning systems:
Alerts that Do Not Require Subscriptions