Madison County EMA Emergency Alert System Transitions Friday to a New Platform
Madison County Press Release, May 14, 2026
EDWARDSVILLE — The Madison County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is completing its transition to a new emergency notification platform and will officially discontinue use of the CodeRED system Friday.
Residents previously signed up for CodeRED were transferred into the new Everbridge alert platform. However, EMA officials encourage residents to create an account through Everbridge if they would like to review or update their information over time, including addresses and notification preferences.
Everbridge is also utilized by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and other state and local agencies across Illinois to distribute emergency notifications and critical public safety information.
“After Friday, Madison County will no longer use CodeRED for emergency notifications,” EMA Director Fred Patterson said. “Residents who are not signed up for alerts should do so as soon as possible to continue receiving important emergency information.”
Patterson said residents who were previously enrolled in CodeRED should still verify their information within the new system.
“CodeRED customers were transferred into the new platform, but residents who want to update their address, modify notification preferences or customize the types of alerts they receive will need to open an account,” Patterson said.
EMA also wants residents to be aware that emergency notifications will now come from a local county phone number rather than the out-of-state number previously associated with CodeRED.
“The new alerts will come from a Madison County number — 618-296-3500 (tel:618-296-3500) — so residents should recognize that as a legitimate emergency notification source,” Patterson said.
Patterson said the National Weather Service remains the official source for severe weather warnings and weather alerts.
“EMA encourages residents to use multiple methods for receiving weather notifications, including weather radios, mobile alerts and trusted weather apps,” Patterson said.
He added the new notification platform will also help residents receive important non-weather emergency information from Madison County EMA, including boil orders, evacuation notices, public safety information and other emergency updates.
Residents can sign up for emergency alerts by scanning the QR code on EMA promotional materials or by visiting:
Madison County Emergency Alert Sign-Up https://member.everbridge.net/index/107891189088300?utm_source=chatgpt.com
For more information, contact the Madison County Emergency Management Agency.