Register for Winfield’s CodeRED Emergency Alert System

The Township of Winfield uses CodeRED, a web-based critical communication system, to notify residents and visitors of time-sensitive information, emergencies, and urgent notifications by telephone, text message, email, and social media. The system can reach individuals within minutes, making it a crucial tool for emergency preparedness and response.

What CodeRED Sends

The CodeRED system is used to send critical and time-sensitive communications including weather-related emergencies, emergency preparedness information, emergency evacuation notices, snow emergency declarations, public health alerts, emergency activity notifications, and municipal information. Only authorized and trained township officials have access to send alerts through the system.

How to Register

Registration is free and available through multiple methods. Residents can enroll by entering their name, address, phone number(s), and email through the OnSolve CodeRED icon on the township website. Those without internet access at home may visit the township library or ask a friend or family member for help. Residents can also text WINFIELD to 24639.

The township recommends registering at least one phone number and one email address to ensure alerts are received during a power outage or an incident that occurs late at night. Residents may register more than one phone number and/or email address for their location.

Important Contact Information

Residents should save the caller ID 1(866)419-5000 as a contact named “Winfield NJ Alert” in their phones. Residents may also receive text messages from 24639 and are advised to add that number to their contacts. Email alerts come from township-of-winfield@notify.mir3.com, which residents should add to their safe email list to prevent messages from ending up in spam folders.

How CodeRED Works

When an alert is sent, residents receive a message and should listen carefully to the entire message. Recipients can repeat the message by pressing any key on their phone. If a call is missed, the system leaves a message on an answering machine or voicemail. If the call is not answered, the system retries after several minutes. Residents may also redial the caller ID number to hear the message again.

Important Guidance

Residents should not call 911 for further information about a CodeRED alert unless directed to do so or in need of immediate aid from police, fire, or first aid services.

Text Message Information

For text message registration, message and data rates may apply. Recipients may reply HELP for help or reply STOP to opt out of messages at any time.

Union County Life encourages all Winfield residents to register for CodeRED to ensure they receive critical emergency and municipal information when it matters most.

FAQ

Q: What is CodeRED and why does Winfield use it?

A: CodeRED is a web-based emergency communication system that allows the Township of Winfield to notify residents and visitors of time-sensitive information, emergencies, and urgent notifications by telephone, text message, email, and social media. The system can reach individuals within minutes, making it a critical tool for emergency response.

Q: What types of alerts does CodeRED send?

A: CodeRED sends alerts for weather-related emergencies, emergency preparedness information, emergency evacuation notices, snow emergency declarations, public health alerts, emergency activity notifications, and municipal information. Only authorized and trained township officials can send alerts.

Q: How do I register for CodeRED?

A: Registration is free through multiple methods: (1) Online through the OnSolve CodeRED icon on the township website by entering your name, address, phone number(s), and email; (2) Text WINFIELD to 24639; (3) Visit the township library for assistance; or (4) Ask a friend or family member to help you register online.

Q: What phone numbers and email should I register?

A: The township recommends registering at least one phone number and one email address to ensure you receive alerts during a power outage or late-night emergency. You may register more than one phone number and/or email address for your location. Save caller ID 1(866)419-5000 as “Winfield NJ Alert” and add text number 24639 to your contacts.

Q: What should I do if I receive a CodeRED alert?

A: Listen carefully to the entire message. You can repeat it by pressing any key on your phone. Do not call 911 for more information unless directed to do so or if you need immediate emergency assistance from police, fire, or first aid.

Q: What if I miss a CodeRED call?

A: If you miss the call, the system leaves a message on your voicemail or answering machine. The system will also retry after several minutes. You can redial the caller ID number 1(866)419-5000 to hear the message again.

Q: Will I be charged for CodeRED registration or alerts?

A: Registration is free. However, if you receive text message alerts, standard message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile plan. You can reply STOP to opt out of text messages at any time.