City Council Approves Funding for Reverse Alert System

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX - At yesterday's regularly scheduled meeting, Mayor Paulette Guajardo and the City Council approved a five-year cooperative agreement with Everbridge, Inc., of Pasadena, California, through the federal General Services Administration, for $87,215 annually, for software license renewals for the Reverse Alert mass notification system.

Reverse Alert is used in the City's Emergency Operations Center to quickly send emergency notifications to Nueces County, San Patricio, Aransas, and Refugio Counties to inform the public during times of disaster or threats to public safety, beach notifications, industrial notifications, fire emergencies, and evacuations, and provide updates on the incidents.

All citizens are urged to sign up for emergency notifications by texting BEREADYCCNC to 888777 or sign up at www.cctexas.com/reversealert.

"The Reverse Alert System is essential for helping communities stay informed during emergencies, ensuring that residents receive timely and clear information to protect themselves and follow safety measures." City Manager Peter Zanoni said.

"The approval of funding for the Reverse Alert System marks a significant step forward in ensuring the safety and preparedness of our community," said Mayor Paulette Guajardo. "This enhanced emergency notification system will provide real-time alerts, helping us keep residents informed and protected when it matters most. Public safety is our top priority, and this investment reflects our commitment to the well-being of Corpus Christi."

For more information, media representatives can contact Gabriela Morrow, Senior Public Information Officer, at 361-826-3583 or [email protected].