Perry County EMA Urges Residents to Enroll in CodeRED Alerts

The Perry County Emergency Management Agency, based at 3214 Tell Street in Tell City, is stepping up outreach to ensure residents know how to access emergency resources and improve readiness for storms and other disasters. The office promotes its StormReady recognition, a range of community resources, CodeRED mass notification enrollment for weather and urgent alerts, and guidance on E 911 addressing and emergency contact information.

As the county point of contact for disaster and severe weather preparedness, the EMA coordinates planning, mitigation, response and recovery efforts across Perry County. That work involves close cooperation with local fire departments, Central Dispatch, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the National Weather Service. Those connections aim to align local capabilities with state and federal support when incidents exceed local capacity.

For Perry County residents the practical implications are straightforward. Enrollment in CodeRED provides real time weather alerts and urgent notifications that can guide immediate action during severe weather. Ensuring E 911 addresses are accurate and clearly visible from the road helps first responders and dispatchers locate homes and properties more quickly, reducing response times in life threatening situations. The EMA also emphasizes keeping emergency contact information current so families can be reached and notified during a disaster.

The EMA advertises these services and guidance as part of its role in community preparedness. Local fire departments and Central Dispatch rely on accurate location information and timely notifications to allocate resources and coordinate responses across rural and developed parts of the county. For residents who live on smaller roads, rural routes or properties set back from the highway, making addresses visible from the road can be the difference between minutes and much longer delays when every second counts.

Beyond immediate response benefits, the EMA s outreach contributes to overall community resilience. StormReady recognition signals attention to severe weather planning, which complements national early warning systems and disaster assistance frameworks. Coordination with state and federal agencies means Perry County can tap additional resources and expertise after major events, while local preparedness measures reduce demand on those outside supports.

Residents seeking assistance or more information can visit the EMA office at 3214 Tell Street to learn about enrollment in CodeRED, E 911 addressing guidance and other preparedness tools. Strengthening individual and household readiness preserves community continuity and supports first responders who serve Perry County in moments of crisis.