WHAT IS CODE RED®?

Code RED® is the FREE community notification system available to local residents that will send you alerts concerning time-sensitive and/or emergency information that may impact your area via phone calls, text messages, emails, and social media.

The City of Kankakee Fire Department encourages you to take action and register your cell phone for this service and verify your home location to receive targeted notifications that directly impact your home or business.

THE CODE RED SYSTEM WILL BE USED TO SEND CRITICAL AND TIME-SENSITIVE COMMUNICATIONS SUCH AS:

• Missing Persons/Children
• Emergency Preparedness
• Natural Disasters
• Evacuation Notices
• Boil Water Advisories
• Inclement Weather Warnings
• Wildfire Alerts
• Public Health Crisis
• Criminal Activity
• Road Closures/Traffic Alerts
• Shelter in Place/Lockdowns