Signing up for emergency notifications is a crucial step in staying informed and prepared for any disaster. By registering for alerts, you receive real-time updates on severe weather, evacuations, and other critical information that could impact your safety.

Remember, YOU are always your first notification. Be aware of your environment and trust your intuition; if you see, smell, hear, or sense a hazard, make decisions that will ensure your safety. 

How do I sign up for emergency alerts? 

• Visit BOCOAlert.org to sign up to receive emergency messages about imminent threats and hazards by text message, email, and/or on your cell, home or work phone. 
• Follow the instructions and prompts on the BOCOAlert website to register. 

BOCOAlert Emergency Notification FAQs

How do I know if I'm registered? 

Verify by visiting  www.BOCOAlert.org to review the addresses and contact information for receiving alerts.   

I can’t login to my BOCOAlert account. What do I do? 

Having trouble logging into your account? Try troubleshooting.  

1. Select 'Forgot Username' or 'Forgot Password' at the bottom of the sign-in page. 

2. Follow the prompts provided to reset.  

Still having issues?  

Contact AlertHelp@BoulderCounty.gov for additional support. 

What happens if I block solicitor calls? 

We encourage anyone who signs up for emergency alerts through BOCO Alert to create a "BOCO Alert" contact in their mobile device with a phone number of 303-441-1400.  

All emergency alerts will be delivered from this number to allow you the ability to set preferences for this particular contact. 

Can I receive emergency alerts in other languages? 

YES! We now push all BOCO Alerts to the ReachWell app for translation needs.  

The ReachWell translation app is available to download and receive emergency alerts in over 100 languages/dialects. Alerts are automatically sent to the app, where users can access the content in their preferred language. Alerts are received by opting into a unique ReachWell group (BOCO Alert) and do not require sharing your location. This application will deliver every notification sent from the Boulder County Communications, Boulder Police and Fire Communications, and Longmont Emergency Communications.   

Download a quick reference guide in ENGLISH & SPANISH about signing up for ReachWell. 

Looking for Other Emergency Notification Systems?

Check out the other platforms and systems below!

Text BOCOInfo to 888777 

To receive text alerts on active incidents in Boulder County, community members can text BOCOinfo to the number 888777. The request only needs to be made once. The service is free, except for any data usage charges that might apply. These texts come directly from BoCo Office of Disaster Management

BOCOAlert Test a Success

Updated: November 8, 2024.

Thank you to everyone who organized and promoted this test; Louisville Police Department, Louisville Fire Department, Boulder County Sheriff's Office, Louisville City Council, and City staff. And thank you to our community, for spreading the word and being prepared!