Texas STEAR, Everbridge registration urged

The DeWitt County Office of Emergency Management is encouraging residents to sign up — or reregister — for the State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR), a free, confidential program provided by the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and the Everbridge Emergency Alert System.

Separate registration is required for each system by residents. The systems work together to provide critical assistance to residents.

STEAR requires residents to register every year. Even if you have signed up in the past, your information must be updated annually to remain active. This ensures phone numbers, addresses, medical needs, emergency contacts, and transportation needs are current when they are needed most.