In the wake of an earthquake or the thick of a wildfire, cell tower congestion or damage can make phone calls and connecting to online resources difficult or impossible. That said, texts do not require as much bandwidth and continue to attempt delivery until received making them one of the most reliable ways to stay in touch with the latest updates from local authorities. 

That’s why every county in California has emergency SMS text alert systems available free to the public. Redfora has organized every California alert sign-up into the convenient interactive map below!