City of Salem Reverse Notification Now Includes Weather Warnings

The City of Salem has updated its reverse notification system, CodeRED, to now include location-specific Weather Warnings. CodeRED Weather Warning is an opt-in only weather warning tool that is connected directly to the National Weather Service’s Storm Based Warnings system. CodeRED Weather Warning automatically alerts those in the path of severe weather moments after a warning has been issued.

In order to receive Weather Warnings through the City’s CodeRED system, individuals must opt into the Weather Warning notifications by visiting www.salem.com/subscribe and clicking on the CodeRED button. Then, on the page to review and submit information, make sure to check the boxes for the CodeRED Weather Warnings that you want to receive and submit the form.

In addition, any CodeRED subscriber can now dial back the number displayed on their caller ID to hear the last message delivered by CodeRED to their phone. This feature is in addition to the online tool displaying all recent CodeRED notifications delivered anywhere in the City; that tool can be found by clicking the large CodeRED icon at www.salem.com.

CodeRED provides the City of Salem with the ability to quickly deliver messages to targeted areas or the entire city. If you are not sure if you are included in the CodeRED database, visit www.salem.com/subscribe and follow the link to the CodeRED enrollment page. The City also recommends that all businesses register, as well as all individuals who have unlisted phone numbers, who have changed their phone number or address within the past year, and those who use a cellular phone or VoIP phone as their primary number. Those without Internet access may call the Mayor’s Office at 978-619-5600 Mondays-Wednesdays 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Thursdays 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., or Fridays 8:00 a.m. to noon, in order to supply their information over the phone.