Courtesy of Lincoln Parish Homeland Security Office
Lincoln Parish residents can now sign up for the new parish-wide emergency notification system “Linc Alerts” that will send important messages through text, calls or e-mail to those that opt into the system.
Residents may sign-in to register via several methods including: Visit LincAlerts.org, go to LincolnParish.org and under YOUR GOVERNMENT, Homeland Security click on LincAlerts or use the QR Code in the lead photo of this story.
When a resident registers, they will be creating their individual profile including the following options:
- A resident may create just their individual profile or they may add other members of their households (unless those individuals want to create their own profiles)
- The individual selects what methods they prefer to receive the notifications, text messaging, phone/voicemail and emails.
- Then the individual selects what type of messages they prefer to receive including emergency messaging from the state, National Weather Service, etc.
- There are multiple options that include Lincoln Parish, City of Ruston and some of the smaller municipalities.
- There is also the option to select Daily Operational messages such as road closures, utility issues, events, etc.
It is recommended that a resident may want to periodically log in and update their profile. This may include adding new options or deleting certain types of notifications.
If an individual is not a resident of Lincoln Parish but works in Lincoln Parish and may wish to receive notifications, they may simply list their work address when registering.
