The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with Yavapai County Emergency Management, is announcing an important change to the county’s emergency notification system. Effective immediately Yavapai County is transitioning from the Everbridge platform to the new Smart911 / RAVE Alert Emergency Notification System.
This system delivers urgent public safety information quickly and reliably, including wildfire evacuations, severe weather alerts, missing persons, road closures, and other life-safety emergencies.
Action Required – Sign Up Today
All residents, businesses, and community members are strongly encouraged to register immediately for Smart911 / RAVE to continue receiving emergency alerts.
Registration is quick and easy:
• Visit https://www.smart911.com/smart911/ref/reg.action?pa=yavapaiaz or Text alertYAVAPAI to 78015.
- Create your profile with home, work, and family contact details
• Choose how you’d like to receive alerts (text, phone call, email, or app)
Why the Change?
- Reliability & Speed – A proven national platform used by emergency agencies across the U.S.
- Customizable Alerts – Residents can control the types of alerts they receive and how they are delivered.
- Enhanced Safety Profiles – Smart911 gives residents the option to share important safety details with first responders, improving emergency response.
Important Reminder
If you previously signed up for Everbridge, you must re-register with Smart911 / RAVE to continue receiving alerts. Everbridge accounts will not transfer.
For More Information
Visit www.YCSOAZ.gov or call (928) 771-3260 with questions.
