BEND, OR -- Deschutes County 911 and the Sheriff’s Office will test the Deschutes Alerts system Wednesday, May first. A test message will go out at 1 p.m. to everyone signed up for the local emergency and evacuation alert system, to make sure profiles are current. Messages are sent by smart phone app, text, email or phone call.

Sign up for Deschutes Alerts and update your information HERE. Subscribers who receive the test don’t need to take further action. Those who don't get the message within a couple hours of the test and are signed up for Deschutes Alerts should contact the Sheriff's Office at 541-550-4888. That call center is open Wednesday, 1-5 p.m.

Outside of that time, questions can be asked by calling 541-388-6501. DCSO can help confirm or make changes to your profile over the phone.