Skagit Ready Alerts
Department of Emergency Management
Receive emergency alerts and notifications by text, phone, or email. Register your address and customize how you want to receive important information during emergencies.
What You Can Do with Skagit Ready
Alerts & Notifications
Get important emergency and severe weather notifications for the locations you register.
Choose How You're Notified
Select text, phone, or email notifications so alerts can reach you in the way that works best for you.
Create a Safety Profile
Share important health, access, or functional needs information that may help emergency responders assist you during an emergency.
Know what to do if you receive an Evacuation Alert
READY - Level 1
A threat is in your area.
Be aware of conditions and prepare to evacuate. Review your evacuation plan, know your routes, gather essential items, and monitor official information.
SET - Level 2
Be prepared to leave on short notice
Conditions may change quickly. Be ready to evacuate and early if you need additional time or assistance.
GO - Level 3
Evacuate now
Leave the area immediately and follow directions from emergency officials.
More Ways to Stay Informed
Emergency alerts are one important way Skagit County communicates during emergencies. Depending on the situation, warnings may also be shared through sirens, the Emergency Alert System, Wireless Emergency Alerts, media, and other official sources.
