Upcoming County-wide Alert Test and 'Know Your Zone' Launch Set for May 14

The Annual County-wide Citizen Alert Test is scheduled for Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 10:00 am. Organized by Jackson County Emergency Management, the test will include all unincorporated areas and cities, except for Medford and Ashland, which will have separate tests. The purpose of this test is to check the effectiveness of the county's emergency systems and preparedness.

Ahead of the test, a social media campaign and radio ads will be launched to inform the community and ensure everyone is aware of the test. The social media content is being finalized and will be published soon.

This year, the test will introduce the 'Know Your Zone' program, developed to help customize evacuation zones across the county. During the test, an alert will direct residents to a county webpage with a searchable map and information about these zones.

The webpage will include details about the evacuation zones and provide links to city-specific information for Ashland, Talent, Phoenix, Medford, Central Point, and Jacksonville. It will also link to the Genasys Protect webpages and mobile app, which help residents stay informed during emergencies.

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