As the weather begins to warm up, the chances are increasing for unexpected severe weather.

With that in mind, local officials are promoting the Code Red emergency alert system for DeWitt County. Tony Harris, Director for DeWitt County CENCOM, explains the system is essentially an alert system for the public when events arise.

The public has plenty of options upon getting signed up for the system. Harris says you can enter your address and select how you want to be notified, whether that be by email, phone call or even text message.

According to Harris, those that lack access to the internet to get signed up can contact the DeWitt County Sheriff's Office, DeWitt County EMA or even Harris at DeWitt County CENCOM and they can take care of the registration themselves. 

Contact information for all those offices and a link to the Code Red system is available at dewittcountyill.com. You can also get the same link at the City of Clinton website by visiting clintonillinois.com.