The fifth annual regional test of the AlertOC emergency notification system will take place Tuesday, when more than 2 million Orange County residents will receive calls, tests or emails.
Newport Beach will be one of 24 participating cities and county unincorporated areas, according to a news release.
“The AlertOC drill on September 23 will replicate a large scale, multi-jurisdictional emergency requiring thousands of numbers to be called simultaneously across Orange County’s entire region,” the release said. “The phone message will urge all residents to prepare for real-life emergencies by registering their cell phone numbers and e-mail addresses at AlertOC.com for the best chance to receive vital, timely information when away from home.”
The AlertOC app lets residents receive notifications and review past messages and can be found by searching “Blackboard MyConnect” in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
The County’s emergency public information hotline will be activated from 10 a.m. to noon to provide preparedness tips and other emergency related information, the release said. If you have questions, call (714) 628-7085.
The City of Newport Beach also has set up a hotline for anyone with question. The number is (949) 644-3620.