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AlertOC is here to help you prepare and stay informed of emergencies. Orange County is prone to many disasters, including earthquakes, wildfires, landslides, flooding, terrorism, gas or chemical leaks, and more. Sign up for AlertOC to receive life-saving alerts and stay one step ahead of emergencies. It’s fast and FREE! www.AlertOC.org. AlertOC is an emergency notification system that keeps Orange County community members informed of immediate natural threats to the community. Help us become one of the most prepared communities in the county by staying one step ahead of emergencies and signing up for AlertOC today!

Are you going away for a vacation?  The Orange County Sheriff's Department offers Vacation Checks for residents who are away from their homes for a prolonged period of time. This service is free of charge. To schedule a vacation check, contact the Sheriff's Department and provide your address & the dates you will be away. Deputies will be drive and/or stop by your home and ensure that no windows or doors have been opened or tampered with. 

For additional information or to schedule a vacation check, please call the Orange County Sheriff's Department at (714) 647-7000.