HCNotify: Stay Informed and Stay Safe
Huerfano County has launched HCNotify, a free community alert system designed to keep residents and visitors informed during emergencies and other critical situations.
HCNotify replaces the previous CodeRED system and provides faster, more flexible, and more reliable communication when it matters most — including the ability to answer poll questions that give County officials critical information during active emergencies.
HCNotify is powered by Motorola Rave and Smart911, platforms trusted by thousands of government agencies, schools, and organizations nationwide, sending millions of messages daily and during critical situations such as severe weather.
IMPORTANT: Current and Previous CodeRED Users
If you are currently signed up for CodeRED, or have been signed up in the past, you are not automatically enrolled in HCNotify. To continue receiving emergency alerts, you must sign up for the new system. Click the “Sign Up for HCNotify” button to continue.
Already Have a Smart911 Account?
If you have an existing Smart911 account — for example, if you previously signed up for alerts in Las Animas County (Trinidad) — do not use the standard registration link above. Instead, use the following link to log in and opt in to Huerfano County alerts with your existing account:
→ Existing Smart911 Users: Sign In Here: https://www.smart911.com/smart911/ref/login.action?pa=huerfano
The standard registration link is only for those creating a brand-new Smart911 account. Using the correct link for your situation will ensure you are properly enrolled.
Why Did We Switch from CodeRED?
HCNotify offers significant improvements over CodeRED, including:
- Alerts delivered via phone, text, and email
- Two-way communication — residents can respond to poll questions, giving County officials real-time critical information during emergencies
- Reliable, tailored updates based on your specific needs and geographic location
- A platform built for long-term sustainability as emergency alerting technology continues to evolve
What is HCNotify?
HCNotify is a free public safety alert service that sends important notifications from Huerfano County and other state and local authorities. Alerts may include information about:
- Severe weather
- Wildfires and evacuations
- Road closures and traffic safety
- Flooding or infrastructure issues
- Other public safety emergencies
You choose how you receive alerts—by text message, phone call, or email—based on what works best for you.
HCNotify is powered by Motorola Rave and Smart911, platforms trusted by thousands of government agencies, schools, and organizations nationwide
About Your Privacy & the Information Smart911 Requests
During sign-up, Smart911 allows you to provide a wide range of optional personal information. Huerfano County is not asking you to complete all of those fields. What matters most to us is:
- Your preferred contact method(s) and opt-in approval
- Your accurate address and home location, so our geofenced alerts reach the right people
You are welcome to provide additional information if you choose, but it is not required by the County.
Sign Up Instructions
Follow these steps to sign up:
- Click on the “Sign Up for HCNotify” button above. This will open a new page with the following sign up form.
NOTE: If you see the following screen after clicking the sign up button, select “SIGN UP NOW” and you will be taken to the form.
- Fill in the required fields on the form and click “Create Account”.
- When asked to Confirm Address, be sure the red pin is placed on your residence. If it is not on your residence, simply move the pin to the correct location.
- After signing up, you will receive an email from “[email protected]” notifying you of your account activation (if you provided an email address).
Need help signing up?
Huerfano County Emergency Management staff will host in-person HCNotify sign-up sessions throughout the community in February and March 2026.
Details about dates and locations will be shared in:
- The Huerfano County newsletter
- Huerfano County Facebook and Instagram
Questions?
Please reach out to the Huerfano County Department of Emergency Management.