HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.08.26 For Immediate Release_ Butte County Announces Availability of Alert FM Emergency Notification Receivers For Eligible Community MembersFrom:Olio, Kristi
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Cc:Simmons, Katie
Subject:For Immediate Release: Butte County Announces Availability of Alert FM Emergency Notification Receivers For
Eligible Community Members
Date:Wednesday, July 8, 2026 10:15:25 AM
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Good morning, Members of the Board -
The following press release will be issued to the media shortly. Please reach out with anyquestions.
Kind regards,Kristi----
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 8, 2026 CONTACTKristi Olio, Public Information Officer
530.280.6820 | kolio@buttecounty.ca.gov
BUTTE COUNTY ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF ALERT FM EMERGENCY
NOTIFICATION RECEIVERS FOR ELIGIBLE COMMUNITY MEMBERS
BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. – To enhance public safety and ensure effective communication
during emergencies, Butte County is pleased to announce the availability of ALERT FM
emergency notification receivers for residents living in Butte’s rural communities.
Recognizing the challenges residents face during power outages and the absence of
cellular service, these advanced receivers are designed to deliver emergency alerts issued
by the Butte County Sheriff’s Office without reliance on electricity or cellular service.
Utilizing existing FM radio signals, the ALERT FM system disseminates emergency
messages within seconds. When an alert is received, the device activates a flashing light, an
audible siren, and displays the emergency message.
Each receiver operates on Micro-USB power with a single AA-battery backup, capable of
lasting up to three weeks without external power, ensuring continued communication
during crises.
The ALERT FM receivers will be provided free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis
to eligible community members living in the following areas: Bangor, Berry Creek, Butte
Creek Canyon, Butte Meadows, Butte Valley, Clipper Mills, Cohasset, Concow, Forbestown,
Forest Ranch, Magalia, Stirling City, Honcut, Palermo, Robinson Mill, South Oroville, and
Yankee Hill.
To determine eligibility for a free receiver, residents must apply in person at 202 Mira
Loma (Klamath Room) in Oroville, between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm during one of the
following scheduled dates:
July 10, 2026 October 2, 2026
August 7, 2026 November 6, 2026
September 4, 2026 December 4, 2026
To learn more, residents can visit the Butte County Alert FM webpage, call 530.552.6887,
or email DessAlertFM@buttecounty.ca.gov.
By taking this important step, Butte County aims to keep community members informed
and prepared during emergencies when conventional communication networks may fail.
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Kristi OlioCommunications/Public Information Officer Butte County Administration25 County Center Drive, Suite 200 • Oroville, CA 95965T: 530.552.3352 | M: 530.280.6820 www.buttecounty.ca.gov | kolio@buttecounty.ca.gov