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Sign Up for Custer County Alerts for Important Updates

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Harvey WaldenCommunity Member

1 day ago

Welcome to the Custer County Alert System. This system is designed to provide you with important timely information. We encourage you to sign up for this service so that we may be able to notify you of important information, precautions, and potential evacuation information during emergencies and other significant events. This service is free and you can opt out at any time. You will receive e-alerts on any emergencies, road closures, and other important county wide news that may affect you. The system is capable of sending alerts via email or text message to your mobile phone.

Welcome to the Custer County Alert System. This system is designed to provide you with important timely information. We encourage you to sign up for this service so that we may be able to notify you of important information, precautions, and potential evacuation information during emergencies and other significant events. This service is free and you can opt out at any time. You will receive e-alerts on any emergencies, road closures, and other important county wide news that may affect you. The system is capable of sending alerts via email or text message to your mobile phone. To sign up for alerts, please visit: [Link to signup page not provided on the page] If you have any questions, please contact the Custer County Clerk's office.

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