Stay Informed. Stay Safe.
Sign up to receive alerts about emergencies and other important Village news from our Emergency Alert Program. The system enables the Village to provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations — keeping you and your family prepared when it matters most.
Our Emergency Alert Program is designed for the full range of situations our community may face: severe weather warnings, unexpected road closures, missing persons, and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. You will receive time-sensitive messages whenever and however you specify — so the right information reaches you through the channels you actually use.
You pick where. You pick how.
Choose home, mobile, or business phone — email, text message, or more. Complete control, your way.
What We Notify You About
Types of Alerts
Our system covers a broad range of emergency and non-emergency situations so you always have the information you need to keep your family safe.
Severe Weather
Tornado warnings, flooding alerts, extreme heat or cold advisories, and other hazardous weather events affecting the Village.
Road Closures
Unexpected closures, detours, and traffic disruptions on Village roadways affecting your daily commute or travel routes.
Missing Persons
AMBER alerts and local missing persons notifications to help our community assist in locating vulnerable individuals quickly.
Evacuations
Mandatory or precautionary evacuation orders for buildings, blocks, or neighborhoods requiring residents to take immediate action.
Village News
Important updates from Village leadership including public meetings, service disruptions, facility closures, and community announcements.
Time-Sensitive Events
Any rapidly evolving situation requiring immediate public awareness — delivered to you within moments of a confirmed incident.
Your Notification Options
You decide where alerts are sent and how you receive them. Choose any combination of the following delivery methods when you sign up.
- Email Address
- Mobile Phone Call
- Text Message (SMS)
- Home Phone Call
- Business Phone Call
- Multiple Locations & Devices
Ready to Sign Up?
Join your neighbors and take the first step toward staying informed. Click below to enroll in the Village of McCook Emergency Alert Program — it only takes a few minutes.
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Need assistance? Any resident may also come into the police department for assistance and complete a paper form if needed.