Frequently Asked Questions

CodeRED is used to share important information that may require attention or action. Emergency alerts are sent using contact information available through the 911 center, and creating a CodeRED account adds more ways for alerts to reach you in an emergency.

An account also allows users to add contact information, provide an address for targeted alerts, and choose which timely notifications to receive—such as snow removal notices, service disruptions, and severe weather alerts for Codington County.

Routine alerts are delivered based on selected categories, while emergency alerts are delivered using available contact information, regardless of subscription status. Creating a CodeRED account helps alerts reach you using the contact information you provide.

Information provided in a CodeRED account is used only to send alerts. It is not used for marketing or shared outside the alert system.

No, CodeRED is a free public safety program provided by the City of Watertown. Registering for CodeRED phone calls, text messages, and email is free. Simply create an account and select your preferred means of communication.

Yes. CodeRED is a separate system used for emergency and time-sensitive alerts. NotifyMe account DOES NOT automatically enroll you in CodeRED.  

Creating a CodeRED account helps ensure emergency alerts reach you in your preferred way and allows notifications to be geographically targeted to your address if an incident directly affects your area.

Alert delivery can be affected by contact information available, phone or carrier settings, and spam-filtering features. Saving the CodeRED alert number in your contacts and keeping your account information up to date will help.

Creating a CodeRED account does not change the emergency alerts database --  however, by creating an account residents and businesses can add contact information for future alerts. 

CodeRED voice alerts may come from 206-536-3695. Save the number to recognize City emergency alerts.

Anyone who lives, works, or owns property in Codington County is encouraged to register for a free CodeRED account. Emergency alerts are sent using available contact information, and adding more details—such as a mobile phone number or email address—gives more ways to attempt to reach you during an emergency.

CodeRED and Notify Me serve different roles. CodeRED is used for emergency and other time-sensitive alerts, while Notify Me allows residents to subscribe to City of Watertown news and special program details (like City-Wide Clean-Up announcements) based on their interests.

Because they are separate systems, residents must create and manage separate accounts for each. Signing up for one does not automatically enroll you in the other.