What is RAVE?

The Lyon County Sheriff's Office has partnered with RAVE to provide our citizens with Emergency Alerts and Notifications.

Why It Matters:

• Seconds matter during emergencies.
• Reliable alerts help you respond faster.
• Official notifications reduce uncertainty.

Speed & Awareness:

Emergency alerts are delivered within seconds during critical incidents.

• Get real-time updates for:
  • Severe weather
  • Public safety incidents
  • And many other Emergency Situations
• SMS alerts are often seen faster than email or social media posts.

Reach & Accessibility:

• Alerts can be sent via:
  • Text message
  • Email
  • Voice call
  • Mobile app notifications
• Users choose how they want to receive alerts.
• Available 24/7 from anywhere with mobile service or internet access.

Safety Impact:

• Early warnings help people:
  • Seek shelter sooner
  • Avoid hazardous areas
  • Make faster decisions during emergencies
• Timely alerts reduce confusion during fast-moving events.
• Critical notifications can improve response time during emergencies.

Trusted Communications:

• Rave is used by public safety agencies, schools, healthcare systems, and municipalities nationwide.
• Official alerts come directly from authorized emergency managers.
• Helps reduce misinformation during emergencies.

Opt-In Convenience:

• Free to sign up.
• Easy to unsubscribe or update preferences anytime.
• Personal information is protected and only used for emergency communications.

Family & Personal Safety:

• Protect your family with real-time emergency information.
• Know what’s happening before it impacts your area.
• Stay informed even when you’re away from home.

Community Awareness:

• Stay connected during:
  • Storms
  • Public safety incidents
  • Community emergencies
• Receive local information that matters to your neighborhood.

What You’ll Receive:

• Weather warnings
• Emergency notifications
• Community safety information

When emergencies happen, timely information matters. Sign up for emergency alerts to receive official notifications about severe weather, safety threats, and other urgent situations directly to your phone or email.

RAVE Emergency Alert Flyer (.pdf)