04/14/2026
Hang with us, this may be a longer post, but we want to make sure everyone is set up to receive important emergency notifications.
First, we encourage you to sign up for Dodge County’s local alert system (RAVE). This is our primary way to send out local emergency notifications directly to you.
• These alerts are specific to Dodge County, but you do not need to be physically in the county to receive them. They will reach you wherever you are and can be delivered by text, email, and/or phone call.
• If you use Spectrum for your mobile service, select Verizon as your carrier when registering.
• Once your profile is set up, send a test message to your phone number and email to confirm everything is working.
• Be sure to opt into both emergency alerts and weather alerts in your profile so you receive all relevant notifications.
Sign up here: https://www.getrave.com/login/dodgeco
Next, make sure your Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) are turned on.
These are the “AMBER Alert-type” messages that automatically come through your phone for major emergencies. They are separate from RAVE and are managed at the national level. Check your phone settings and use the photo below as a guide based on your device.
Lastly, have multiple ways to receive weather alerts.
No single system is perfect, and redundancy matters.
• RAVE can send weather notifications if you enable them in your profile.
• Weather radios are inexpensive, reliable, and work even if cell service is limited.
• Allow notifications from trusted local weather sources on your phone.
With the potential for severe weather again today, this is a good time to make sure you are set up. We rely on these alert systems to communicate quickly with the community when conditions change. Outdoor warning sirens are an important tool, but they are not designed to be heard indoors and may be difficult to hear during storms. Having alerts enabled on your phone ensures you receive warnings wherever you are.
If you have any questions or need assistance signing up, please reach out to our office. We are happy to help.