What is CodeRED and why is it important to me?

CodeRED is a service provided by the Town of Lexington by which residents and businesses are notified by telephone, text, or email regarding emergencies or important community notifications. The system is capable of sending messages to the entire community or to specific geographical areas that might be affected by an emergency or other important event.

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1. Who provides the CodeRED service? Is the company reputable?
2. What if I move and need to stop receiving CodeRED notices?
3. Who can help me to enter additional contact information into CodeRED?
4. Should I password protect my CodeRED phone information?
5. What if someone uses my address, and does not live with me?
6. How can I be sure that my personal information and contact information in the CodeRED system are kept private?
7. Can I choose not to receive CodeRED messages?
8. Can I arrange to have CodeRED call my place of business?
9. How do I sign up for CodeRED?
10. Do I have to pay a fee for the CodeRED emergency communications service?
11. How will I receive emergency notifications if the power goes out?
12. Why do I need CodeRED when I have radio and television to keep me informed?
13. Will I constantly receive phone calls from the CodeRED system?
14. What is CodeRED and why is it important to me?