Officials in Hancock, Ohio will end use of the Everbridge Emergency Notification System this year. Local emergency alerts will shift to a mobile application on Jan. 1, 2027. The change was announced by the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office.
The agreement with Everbridge will end on Dec. 31, 2026. The agency will use the Hancock County Sheriff’s app instead. The office encourages residents to download the app.
Officials also ask community members to share the information with others in Hancock. Emergency notification systems alert residents about safety threats and severe weather events. Local agencies use mobile applications to deliver these urgent messages.
Residents can contact the Hancock County Sheriff at 419-424-7097 for more information. Questions can also be sent by email to [email protected].
