Fairfax County uses the Community Emergency Alert Network to deliver important emergency alerts, notifications and updates during a major crisis or emergency. Messages will be delivered to all devices you register:

When an incident or emergency occurs, authorized senders will notify you using this alert network. This will be your personal connection to real-time updates, instructions on where to go, protective actions that need to be taken and other important information.

Fairfax County Government offers the CEAN as a free public service that will be used in conjunction with other public warning systems already in use. It is intended for the use of county residents as well as people who work in Fairfax County. This service is dependent upon external services such as your individual wireless carrier or e-mail delivery service. Fairfax County Government can make no guarantees that notifications will be received by the intended recipient. Service costs from your carrier are your responsibility.