Crime & Safety
AlertOC Drill Scheduled In Rancho Santa Margarita: What To Know
Orange County Sheriff's deputies will be testing the county's AlertOC system with a large-scale drill this week. What to know.
MISSION VIEJO, CA — Are you prepared in the event of an emergency?
The Orange County Sheriff's Department is holding a large-scale drill for the county's AlertOC system on Wednesday, Sept. 17.
The test will simulate a major emergency by dialing thousands of numbers simultaneously across the county to test the system's capabilities.
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Residents were urged to sign up for the AlertOC system in preparation for the drill.
Orange County residents can sign up for AlertOC and verify information at AlertOC.gov.
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According to authorities, the system is a "lifeline" for urgent updates, whether it's evacuating due to an emergency or receiving crucial health alerts.
Residents can visit ReadyOC.org for more information on emergency preparedness.
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