Goochland County Announces New Emergency Alert System
Goochland County is utilizing a new communication system to keep our community safe and informed with quick and reliable emergency notifications and public service announcements. Goochland County has started using Goochland Alerts to communicate with residents and businesses during emergencies and other critical events, including a recent watermain break in Lower Tuckahoe. Residents are encouraged to register to receive these alerts: www.goochlandva.us/goochland-alerts.
Goochland County will use the emergency notification system called Goochland Alerts to notify residents with critical information and resources available to the community as a result of important events, ranging from impactful weather, hurricanes, extreme heat, wildfires, flooding and other emergencies to more routine announcements, such as water and sewer utility maintenance. Messages will be sent to residents on their preferred devices — cell phone, text, home phone, email, and more—to ensure real-time access to critical information. Residents listed in the County 911 database will automatically be subscribed to emergency alerts by phone. The system also allows citizens to self-register, provide additional contact information, or opt out.
“We are proud to announce our new emergency alert system, Goochland Alerts.”, said Dr. Raley, County Administrator. “This communication system underscores our commitment to ensure public safety, community awareness, and emergency response. The Goochland Alerts emergency notification system allows us to quicky and easily share important information across a variety of devices, providing our residents with timely and reliable updates when they need it the most.”
Goochland Alerts is the result of a cooperative effort between Goochland County Administration, Department of Fire-Rescue & Emergency Services, and the Goochland County Sheriff’s Office. This system replaces the county’s previous alert system, CodeRED, which suffered a cybersecurity incident at the end of 2025. Residents who were previously enrolled in CodeRED and wish to continue to receive emergency notifications will need to enroll in Goochland Alerts.