A CodeRED Emergency Notification System — a method to rapidly notify Early County residents and businesses of severe weather and other emergencies was scheduled to be implemented this

week. However, a spokesperson

from CodeRED told the

News that the necessary contracts with the state are not yet in hand. "Once we get the contracts it will take seven to 10 days to get the system operational," stated Jennifer Lecaste. The system will already have the county's E-911 data in the system. The

News will keep readers informed on the startup and provide information about how to register cell phone and work numbers.