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Emergency alerts that reach everyone — even without internet

The affordable alert system for small communities. SMS, voice calls, and a public call-in line — because not everyone has a smartphone, and emergencies don't wait.

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$50
Starting / month
15 min
Setup time
3
Alert channels
One Subscription, Every Source

When community alerts are scattered,
GetAlert brings them together.

GetAlert is a complete mass notification platform — send your own alerts via SMS, voice, and web. But it's also an aggregator: pull in alerts from your county, your city, your school district, and the National Weather Service. Use it standalone, combine your alerts with others, or aggregate everything in your community into one subscription.

National Weather Service County Emergency Mgmt City Government Volunteer Fire Dept School District Water / Utility District
Aggregated into
One GetAlert page & subscription

Other platforms only unify organizations that use the same vendor. GetAlert aggregates regardless of what system each organization uses. One phone number. One web page. Every alert that matters to your community.

Coming Soon

Federal-grade alerts, small-town pricing

GetAlert is building direct integration with FEMA's IPAWS system — bringing Wireless Emergency Alerts and EAS broadcasts within reach for every county.

Coming soon

Receive Federal Alerts

GetAlert will automatically receive IPAWS alerts and re-broadcast them through SMS, the call-in line, and your public web page — extending reach to residents that wireless alerts alone can't reach.

Coming soon

Send WEA & EAS Alerts

Affordable IPAWS origination for counties priced out of enterprise software. Compose alerts in GetAlert and send them as Wireless Emergency Alerts to cell phones and EAS broadcasts to radio and TV.

The Problem

Rural communities are left behind

Enterprise alert systems cost thousands. Meanwhile, rural residents rely on Facebook groups, phone trees, and word-of-mouth during emergencies.

Enterprise pricing, small-town budgets

AlertMedia, Everbridge, and Rave start at $5,000–$150,000/year. Most rural counties spend less than that on their entire emergency management office.

Not everyone has a smartphone

Older residents, farmworkers, and those in low-connectivity areas can't rely on apps and push notifications. They need a phone call or text.

Scattered, unreliable information

During the 2026 ice storm, information was fragmented across Facebook, local radio, and word-of-mouth. There was no single source of truth.

911 systems overloaded

When people can't find information, they call 911. A simple notification system reduces non-emergency 911 volume during crises.

How It Works

Three channels, one mission: reach everyone

GetAlert delivers alerts through SMS, voice, and web — so every resident gets the message, regardless of their technology.

01

SMS Alerts

Residents text SUBSCRIBE to your number. When an emergency hits, everyone gets an instant text message — no app required.

Works on any phone
02

Call-In Line

A dedicated phone number anyone can call to hear the latest alert read aloud. Perfect during power outages or for those without data service.

No competitor offers this
03

Public Web Page

An auto-refreshing public page displays current alerts with severity levels. No login needed — share the link with your entire community.

Auto-refreshing
Built for Rural Reality

Simple enough for volunteers. Reliable enough for emergencies.

  • Set up in 15 minutes. No IT department, no integrations, no training budget required.
  • Severity levels. Info, Warning, and Critical — with distinct visual and audio cues for each.
  • SMS works when internet fails. Text messages often get through when data connections don't.
  • Transparent pricing. No per-message overages. No surprise annual increases. Budget with confidence.
  • Broadcast to all subscribers. One click sends your alert to every registered resident via SMS.
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Critical
Wildfire Evacuation — Zones A & B
MANDATORY evacuation for Zones A and B. Fire spreading east toward FM 2134. Exit via Highway 87 North. Shelter open at High School gymnasium.
via County Emergency MgmtToday at 3:45 PM
Warning
High Wind Warning until 8 PM CDT
Southwest winds 30-40 mph with gusts to 60 mph. Downed trees and power lines possible. Secure loose outdoor objects.
via National Weather ServiceToday at 2:15 PM
Info
Burn Ban in Effect — Coke County
Due to dry conditions, outdoor burning is prohibited until further notice. Report fires: 911
via City of Robert LeeYesterday at 9:00 AM
Pricing Comparison

Enterprise features at a fraction of the cost

You shouldn't need a six-figure budget to keep your community safe.

Everbridge AlertMedia CodeRED GetAlert
Annual Cost ~$5,000+ ~$10,000+ $10,000+ $600 – $2,400
SMS Alerts ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Voice Calls ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Call-In Line — — — ✓
Public Web Page — — — ✓
Multi-Source Aggregation — — — ✓
Setup Time Weeks Days Days 15 minutes
IT Staff Required ✓ ✓ Some No
Contract Annual Annual Annual Monthly or annual
Use Cases

From wildfires to water notices

GetAlert handles the emergencies rural communities actually face — plus the everyday announcements that keep your subscriber base active.

Wildfire Evacuation

Zone-by-zone evacuation orders, shelter locations, and road closures updated in real time as fire lines shift.

Winter Storm Alerts

Pre-storm preparation notices, power outage updates, warming center locations, and road conditions.

Tornado Warning

Instant SMS blast reaches residents miles from the nearest siren — including those sleeping at 3 AM.

Boil Water Notice

Instant notification to every subscriber. No more door-to-door visits or posted signs nobody sees.

County Burn Ban

Notify every subscriber the moment a burn ban takes effect. Prevent wildfires and keep residents informed of current restrictions.

Community Updates

Road closures, burn bans, school delays, and county events. Keep your subscribers engaged between emergencies.

Who It's For

Built for the people who keep rural America safe

From county offices to volunteer fire departments, GetAlert fits the budget and workflow of organizations that serve small communities.

County Emergency Management

Give your residents a centralized source of truth during emergencies. Reduce non-emergency 911 calls and scattered Facebook posts.

Volunteer Fire Departments

Keep your community informed about active fires, burn bans, and fundraising events. Simple enough for any volunteer to operate.

Rural School Districts

Weather closures, lockdown notifications, and early dismissals sent instantly to parents. Flat pricing regardless of student count.

Small-Town Municipalities & HOAs

Boil water notices, road work, power outages, and community events. One tool for all your resident communication needs.

The Origin
Not everyone has Facebook. Not everyone has a smartphone. But almost everyone can receive a phone call or text message, and anyone can call a phone number to hear an update.

GetAlert was born during wildfires in rural Texas, when critical information was scattered across Facebook groups — and the residents who needed it most had no way to access it. We built what those communities needed: a simple, affordable system that reaches people regardless of their technology.

Better Together
GetAlert + pairs with + RuralEOC

GetAlert is a complete mass notification platform on its own — SMS alerts, a public status page, a call-in line, and multi-source aggregation. For communities that also need back-office coordination during emergencies, RuralEOC adds situational awareness, field reporting, and upstream reporting. When paired together, lifeline updates in RuralEOC flow automatically to your community's GetAlert page.

Learn about RuralEOC
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We're onboarding our first pilot communities now. Request early access and we'll reach out to discuss your needs.

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