Signing Up for Emergency Alerts

Clare County has several ways to keep you informed during emergencies — severe weather, road closures, missing persons, and other critical events. Signing up takes a few minutes and could make a real difference when it matters.

Text Alerts (Fastest Way)

1. Text the word "ClareCoAlerts" to 67283 from your cell phone.
2. You will receive a confirmation message. Reply to confirm your subscription.
3. You will now get text alerts for emergencies in Clare County.

This is the fastest way to get notified. Alerts go out for severe weather, evacuations, road closures, and other urgent situations.

Smart911

1. Go to Smart911.com and create a free account.
2. Enter your household information — names, medical conditions, pets, and your address.
3. When you call 911, dispatchers automatically see your profile, which helps them send the right help faster.

Smart911 is especially valuable if someone in your household has medical conditions, mobility limitations, or communication challenges.

Text-to-911

If you cannot safely make a voice call, you can text 911 in Clare County. This works for:

• Situations where speaking would put you in danger
• Deaf or hard-of-hearing callers
• Medical emergencies where you cannot speak

Always call if you can. Text if you cannot.

NOAA Weather Alerts

A NOAA weather radio provides automated alerts for severe weather, even when the power is out. You can buy one at most hardware stores for $20-40. Clare County is covered by the Houghton Lake transmitter.

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