The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Management and 9‑1‑1 is reporting strong engagement from the community following last week’s countywide Deschutes Alerts test, conducted on May 13, 2026.
Participation in Deschutes Alerts has continued to grow, which is reflected in the most recent data as residents updated their emergency notification information or created new profiles:
- 2,010 new Deschutes Alerts profiles created
- 2,685 existing profiles updated through the member portal
- 72,205 people received the test message on May 13
- 18,482 confirmed receipt
The Sheriff’s Office strongly encourages everyone who lives or works in Deschutes County to sign up for Deschutes Alerts or review their existing information anytime at deschutesalerts.org. Ensuring your information is accurate allows emergency notifications to reach you quickly during critical incidents such as wildfires, severe weather, or law enforcement activity.
If community members have questions or need help, they can call (541) 388‑6501. Sheriff’s Office staff are available to assist residents in updating or confirming their Deschutes Alerts profile over the phone.
Frequently Asked Questions about Deschutes Alerts and additional emergency preparedness information are available on the Sheriff’s Office website.
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