Lucas County wants residents to describe how emergency warnings reach them, including whether the systems they rely on are working well enough.
The Emergency Management Agency’s survey, announced Oct. 13, covers outdoor warning sirens, Wireless Emergency Alerts and Lucas County Alerts. The focus is weather-related notifications as the county approaches the end of the 2026 severe-weather season.
The practical question is broader than whether someone received a text. The county is asking which warning tools residents rely on and what they think should be improved. Commissioners say those responses will help the agency assess its alert and warning capabilities; the announcement does not identify a particular equipment change or funding decision.
The survey is available at https://arcg.is/X0uWi1. Completing it is separate from registering for alerts.
Residents can sign up for free county text and email notifications at www.lucascountyalerts.com. Those messages include weather and other emergencies, such as snow advisories and evacuations. Some communities also use the system for notices such as road closures and boil advisories.
Questions about the survey can go to the Lucas County Emergency Management Agency at 419-213-6503.
