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How CodeRED® Works
The CodeRED® Emergency Telephone Calling System is an extremely high-speed telephone communication service available for emergency notifications. CodeRED® employs a one-of-a-kind Internet mapping capability for geographic targeting of calls, coupled with a high speed telephone calling system capable of delivering customized pre-recorded emergency messages directly to homes and businesses at the rate of up to 60,000 calls per hour. CodeRED® subscribers control their emergency broadcasts from anywhere in the world via a secure Internet Portal.
It's that easy to deliver critical emergency messages in lightning fast time.
Our residents and businesses are urged to click on the link “CodeRED Residential and Business Data Collection Page” to update contact information. Required information includes first and last name, street address (physical address, no P.O. boxes), city, state, zip code, and primary phone number, additional phone numbers optional.
Much of the database has been supplied to Emergency Communications Network, but no one should automatically assume his or her telephone number is included. All businesses should register, as well as all individuals who have unlisted phone numbers, those who have changed their phone number or address within the last year, those who use a cellular phone as their home phone.
The CodeRED system is a geographical based notification system, which means street addresses are needed to select which telephone numbers will receive emergency notification calls in any given situation. The system works fine for cellular phones too, but requires a street address. People who have recently moved in the city but kept the same listed or unlisted number also need to change their addresses in the database.
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The Westerly Police Department plays a key role in emergency management as a partner with federal, state and local agencies. The focus of the police department is evacuation and security in the event of a disaster either natural or man-made.
The re-entry of residents who have been evacuated is also the responsibility of the department. Your local fire district is responsible for issuing re-entry passes on a seasonal basis. You should contact your fire district office each year to obtain a pass. These passes are required to re-enter evacuated areas.
The Westerly Police Department also attempts to maintain a list of those residents who may require assistance in leaving their home when needed. If needed, complete and mail the following form 
to register as an at-risk-resident.
Lt. Michael Turano
Westerly Police Department
60 Airport Road
Westerly, RI 02891
You are encouraged to be prepared. Create a plan to evacuate and communicate with your family. Be prepared with your own emergency supply kit for at least 72 hours with adequate food and water.
