The North Platte/Lincoln County 911 Center has gone high tech.

According to a news release, the 911 Center is now offering two online services to show their commitment to the public’s safety.

The first is the Code Red Weather Warning service.  This service provides weather warnings of your choice if your registered residence is in the path of potential severe weather.  It works for land lines and cell phones.  It also enables emergency personnel to contact you in the case of a hazardous spill or any other emergency.  The service is also available as a smart phone app.

The other service is Smart911.  This service gives you the ability to register details for any phone number, such as information on your family members, where your pets are kept in case of a fire, directions to your home and many other vital details that may be extremely useful in an emergency situation.  The information is only displayed if you call 911 and is otherwise kept completely private.

You can register for one or both of these services at the City of North Platte’s website, www.ci.north-platte.ne.us.

For additional information, contact Mary Ann Agler at the North Platte Police Department, (308) 535-6789.