How do I add my cell phone, VoIP phone, and email address to RoCo Alert?
You may register your cellular number, VoIP telephone and email address online. Your data will not be shared or used for any purpose other than to receive public safety notifications from Roanoke County public safety officials. It is important to note that your email address will serve as a unique record “ID”, and can only be associated with one physical address in the system.

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1. What is RoCo Alert?
2. How does RoCo Alert work?
3. How do I get help setting up my account?
4. How do I add my cell phone, VoIP phone, and email address to RoCo Alert?
5. Why do I need to register my phone number in RoCo Alert?
6. I have a landline phone, so should I register my cell phone, Voice over IP and email address in RoCo Alert?
7. If I have provided more than one phone number, which number will be used by RoCo Alert?
8. Will the RoCo Alert system call numbers outside of the local area code?
9. What precautions are taken to protect personal contact information stored in the RoCo Alert system?
10. Do I need an e-mail address to register?
11. Is there any charge for registering with RoCo Alert or receiving notifications?
12. What type of messages will be sent by RoCo Alert?
13. Will I receive “junk mail” messages?
14. How does the RoCo Alert respond to busy signals or no answer situations?
15. How do I unsubscribe from RoCo Alert?