Angelina County emergency alert

LUFKIN — The City of Lufkin will conduct a county-wide test of its emergency alert system at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 2. This test will push out alerts through text message, email and phone call. This also will include land-line phones. Cell phones will sound an alert, and a message will be on the screen explaining this is a test.

Lufkin’s emergency management coordinators, in conjunction with Angelina County’s emergency officials, will use this test to ensure the system is working properly. Should there be a large-scale emergency, this system will be used to alert residents of the situation and allow for instructions and directions to keep everyone safe.

“We appreciate the cooperation of our local law enforcement, school districts, hospitals, and other entities to spread the word about this test,” Fire Chief Jesse Moody said. “It is our focus to keep our residents safe.

City of Lufkin residents are encouraged to sign up for Lufkin Alerts! This emergency notification system enables the city to provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe weather, unexpected road closures, missing persons and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods, Moody said.

To sign up go to this link. Residents can expect to receive the message on multiple platforms.