Smart911 Alert Notifications

The Portsmouth Police Department has adopted a new emergency messaging system to replace the CodeRED system used for emergency alerts and notices such as snow parking bans.

The new Smart911 system offers the same benefits as CodeRED: anyone can subscribe to receive alerts and notices by text, email and voicemail (including TDD), and can unsubscribe at any time. The Smart911 system also has the ability to provide localized notices and to conduct instant polls.

Smart911 is also tied to the existing Police Department 911 system that gives the Police and Fire Departments information about residents’ addresses and such medical conditions or needs that are often recorded with emergency services and utilities.

Anyone wishing to receive notices such as snow parking bans and other alerts must subscribe to the new Smart911 system. To set up your notification preferences, go to: subscribe. CodeRED accounts cannot be automatically transferred and CodeRED will be discontinued in October 2022.