City Urges Citizens to Register for Emergency Notification System
By Carl Baker, Community Writer
September 21, 2016 at 01:42pm. Views: 92
September 21, 2016 at 01:42pm. Views: 92
REDLANDS>> September is National Preparedness Month and the City of Redlands is taking the opportunity to encourage residents to prepare for natural disasters and other emergencies and to register for the City of Redlands Emergency Notification System.
The National Preparedness Month Prepare-A-thon Campaign encourages all citizens to take action, with 10 ways to participate.
Redlands residents can take action by registering for the City of Redlands Emergency Notification System. The system was implemented in order to communicate emergency and other urgent messages to residents and other community members, using both text and voice messages in the event of an emergency affecting Redlands.
Commonly referred to as “Reverse 911,” the system will automatically call listed and unlisted telephone numbers within the area affected by the emergency and deliver a recorded message. If the phone line is busy, the system will attempt to redial those telephone numbers to make contact. If an answering machine is reached, the emergency message will be left on the machine.
Cell phone or Voice over IP (VoIP) phone numbers are not automatically included in the system database. If you wish to be contacted on your cell or VoIP phone, you must register these phone numbers online at http://www.cityofredlands.org/register.
Redlands residents can also take action by participating in Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations.
Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. CERT members also are encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness projects in their community.
Related Articles
By Ruby Steohenson, Community Writer
September 30, 2026 at 11:54am. Views: 343
Families across the Inland Empire celebrate the arrival of fall with pumpkins, costumes and community festivals, as October brings a full calendar of seasonal activities throughout San Bernardino and Riverside counties.
By Amanda Spencer, Community Writer
September 30, 2026 at 09:09am. Views: 852
The City of Grand Terrace tackles rodent control maintenance by supporting its natural nighttime rodent hunters with tiny homes. Learn how the city is giving nature a chance to help.
By Amanda Spencer, Community Writer
September 29, 2026 at 10:08am. Views: 806
One of the largest car shows in the Inland Empire, Rendezvous Back to Route 66, returns on October 10. Located in the heart of San Bernardino, the event brings the community together to enjoy local vendors, live entertainment, activities for all ages, and more than 1,000 classic cars.
By Ruby Stephenson, Community Writer
September 29, 2026 at 10:08am. Views: 531
Golfers gathering for a day on the course. The Loma Linda Chamber of Commerce’s 36th Annual Golf Tournament is scheduled for October 21.
By Margie Miller, Publisher, Community Writer
September 30, 2026 at 09:09am. Views: 547
Councilman Doug Wilson, serving Grand Terrace and seeking another term in the November 2026 election, read more about him and his values.
By Ruby Stephenson, Community Writer
September 30, 2026 at 09:09am. Views: 648
Councilman Fred Shorett, serving San Bernardino's Fourth Ward since 2009 and is seeking another term in the November 2026 election, read more about him and his values.
By Amanda Spencer, Community Writer
September 29, 2026 at 10:13am. Views: 711
The San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra celebrates its founding in style with a Roaring Twenties-themed gala fundraiser on October 17 at 5p.m. The orchestra invites supporters to celebrate the community, music, and legacy it has built over nearly a century.
By Stella Pierce, Community Writer
September 29, 2026 at 10:08am. Views: 568
a business luncheon focused on cybersecurity. The Loma Linda Chamber of Commerce has scheduled its cybersecurity awareness luncheon for October 7.
By Amanda Spencer, Community Writer
September 28, 2026 at 12:31pm. Views: 832
After two years behind closed doors, the Glen Helen Rehabilitation Center is reopening with a new focus. See how the county hopes expanded rehabilitation and reentry services will help individuals successfully return to their families and communities.
By William Cortez, Community Writer
September 28, 2026 at 12:31pm. Views: 1175
As powerful surf eats away at the shoreline, crews race to place sandbags ahead of a potentially severe El Niño storm season. AI-generated illustration; does not depict a specific location or event.
By Titan Mom Elvira, Community Writer
September 28, 2026 at 12:32pm. Views: 789
Jacob Matthew Willis proudly represents Grand Terrace High School as this week’s Athlete of the Week, showcasing his dedication both on the football field and in the classroom.
By Baker Family, Community Writer
September 23, 2026 at 08:17am. Views: 1179
Wendell C Baker of Grand Terrace, California was born in Wichita Falls, Texas and raised in Texas and California. After graduating