Residents urged to register cell phones with reverse 911 system

Residents urged to register cell phones with reverse 911 system


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SALT LAKE COUNTY -- Officials in Herriman and West Jordan are urging residents to register their cell phones with the reverse 911 system.

During the fire caused by machine gun training at Camp Williams, Herriman city officials say they sent out a reverse 911 call to all residents close to the flames, telling them to evacuate.

But many people didn't get the call, and officials say it's because they rely solely on a cell phone -- and that the Valley Emergency Communications Center does not have many of those numbers.

To register your cell phone, CLICK HERE or visit the VECC website.

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