About the Emergency Alert Task Force

The task force will evaluate the current alert and warning systems in Indiana that are used to notify residents and visitors of immediate threats to life and safety. The task force plans to provide recommendations to enhance existing systems or provide additional systems throughout the state. It also may produce alerting guidance and best practices that can be used by local 911 PSAPs and county emergency management agencies.

The task force will be led by IDHS and the Integrated Public Safety Commission, with input from municipal and county officials from fire and law enforcement, as well as advisors from the Indiana Geographic Information Office, National Weather Service and cell-phone network carriers.

IDHS Deputy Director and Chief of Staff Jonathan Whitham will be the chairman of the task force.

Serving on the Task Force

Applications to be considered for appointment to the task force were due by Monday, July 28. IDHS thanks the many applicants for their interest.

The final task force meeting was held in October. The task force submitted their final report to Governor Braun on Nov. 1 for review.

Comments and Suggestions for the Task Force

Submit your thoughts to the task force about the current status of the emergency alert system in Indiana.