Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

General Questions

Why should I sign-up for DougCoAlert?

When emergencies happen, be the first to know. The agencies within Douglas County, Colorado use DougCoAlert to send official, real-time alerts to the public with information about potentially life-saving actions they may need to take to keep themselves and their families safe. By signing up for DougCoAlert, you are taking a large step toward improving your personal safety.

Signing Up

What types of alerts will I receive?

Emergency alerts are sent 24/7 when there is an immediate threat to life and/ or property.

These include notifications about:

  • Severe weather from the National Weather Service (NWS)
  • Major safety incidents
  • Test messages

How The Alerts Work

Why should I sign-up for DougCoAlert?

When emergencies happen, be the first to know. The agencies within Douglas County, Colorado use DougCoAlert to send official, real-time alerts to the public with information about potentially life-saving actions they may need to take to keep themselves and their families safe. By signing up for DougCoAlert, you are taking a large step toward improving your personal safety.

Privacy & Contact Information

Will my information be disclosed or shared?

No, your information is private and will not be used or distributed in any manner. The information that you provide is exempt from public disclosure and will be used for emergency purposes only.

For general questions or concerns, please email publicnotify@dougcoalert.com.

DISCLAIMER: The Smart911 notification service (the “Service”) is provided as a supplemental emergency communication method and should not be relied upon exclusively.  Douglas County Emergency Telephone Service Authority (the “Authority”) makes no warranties of any kind, either express or implied, with regards to the Service, including without limitation, warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or delivery of any information posted or transmitted by the Authority through the Smart911 System.  Although Smart911 is an important tool for the Authority’s use in the event of an emergency, there is no guarantee that a notification will reach any particular resident upon activation.  By providing the Service, the Authority does not assume a duty of care and does not waive any of the protections of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act (§ 24-10-101, et seq., C.R.S.). The Authority, its affiliates, agents, or contractors, or their respective employees, shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, reliance, punitive, or consequential damages or for lost profits or revenues or lost data or costs of cover relating to the Service, regardless of the legal theory under which liability is asserted.

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