THE DESCHUTES COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND 9-1-1 TO CONDUCT COUNTYWIDE TEST OF DESCHUTES ALERTS ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 (Photo) - 05/12/26
Deschutes County, Ore. -- On Wednesday, May 13, at 1:00 p.m., the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and Deschutes County 9-1-1 will send a test message to about 72,000 people who have signed up for Deschutes Alerts.
Deschutes Alerts is the official emergency notification system used to warn residents and visitors about emergencies and evacuation orders in Deschutes County. Subscribers can receive messages via the app, text, email, or phone.
The purpose of Wednesday’s test is to help ensure that subscriber profiles are up to date. If you receive the test message on May 13, please confirm receipt by following the instructions. If you don't need to update anything in your profile, no further action is necessary.
For anyone who did not receive the message or would like assistance with your Deschutes Alerts profile, a call center will be open from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on May 13. You can reach the call center at (541) 550-4888. If people have questions or need help before or after the countywide test, they can call (541) 388-6501, and our staff can help them update or confirm their Deschutes Alerts profile over the phone.
The Sheriff’s Office strongly encourages everyone who lives or works in Deschutes County to sign up for Deschutes Alerts or review your existing information anytime at deschutesalerts.org. You can also find Frequently Asked Questions about Deschutes Alerts and other emergency information on the Sheriff’s Office website.
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