Sign Up for Smart911 with Rave Alert
Homeland Security Program • February 7, 2020
Sign Up to Receive Emergency Alerts with your City or County
The ETCOG Executive Committee recently approved to fund a mass notification system for the East Texas region as a part of its public safety program for the tenth consecutive year. Smart911 with Rave Alert enables ETCOG jurisdictions to alert their communities instantly when seconds count.
The new alert system also includes a Weather Warning service which instantly and automatically alerts recipients based on weather in the area including type of weather, location, and severity.
East Texas residents are encouraged to Sign Up for Smart911 with Rave Alert to receive notifications by text, emails, and/or calls directly from their city or county emergency management staff. Sign up directly with the cities and counties of your choice at the links below:
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National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, observed April 12–18, 2026 , honors the dedication, service, and sacrifice of the public safety telecommunicators who answer the call when emergencies happen. Held each year during the second week of April, the observance recognizes the professionals who serve as the critical first point of contact in emergency situations. At ETCOG, we are proud to recognize the telecommunicators who serve communities across our region. Their work requires professionalism, compassion, quick thinking, and a steadfast commitment to public safety. In moments of crisis, they provide calm, skilled support and help connect people to the emergency services they need. In 2025 , telecommunicators in ETCOG’s service area answered more than 174,000 9-1-1 calls and more than 20,000 9-1-1 texts . Behind each of those numbers is a person in need of help and a trained telecommunicator ready to respond. ETCOG supports the region’s dispatch offices through training, equipment upgrades, and management of the regional 9-1-1 system. These efforts help ensure telecommunicators have the tools, technology, and resources needed to serve the public effectively and efficiently. During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, we extend our sincere appreciation to the men and women who help keep our communities safe every day. Their work is essential, and their service makes a meaningful difference throughout East Texas.
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