Butte County is partnering with Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) and ALERT FM to provide Alert FM devices to the community, and you may be eligible to receive a free ALERT FM receiver if you live in an identified Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) affected area with low or no cellular coverage.
ALERT FM
Alert FM is a device that receives mass notifications in times of crisis or emergency. This device keeps citizens informed when the power, internet and/or cellular networks fail. Using Alert FM the Sheriff can send evacution notices to one zone, many zones or all zones.
FREE Devices
Free devices are available on a FIRST COME, FIRST-SERVED basis for eligible households. Once supplies have been exhausted you may request to be added to a waitlist.
Check your Eligibility/Register for the Program
Households can check eligibility to receive a free device by entering their address into the Alert FM web map.
To register for the Alert FM program and/or check your eligibility to receive a free FM Alert Device please call (530) 552-6887.