All residents should register for alert hc, hamilton county \u2019 s fully customizable alert system, to receive life-saving information and emergency messages directly from our agency. With alert hc, users are able to choose from more than 42 different alerts they may wish to be notified about to keep themselves and their families safe. A tornado is reported by a local public safety official (police/firefighter) to the nws or to hamilton county emhsa. A dangerous situation occurs which requires the public to seek shelter indoors immediately. Civil danger warning, civil emergency message, evacuation immediate, flash flood warning, flood warning, shelter in place warning, and tornado warning. This system is completely customizable and allows users to choose which alerts they want to receive and how they want to receive them. We provide the services in the most accurate, expeditious, and innovative manner possible. The hamilton county sheriff \u2019 s office can give you the information you need on inmates, policies, concealed carry permits, property auctions, reporting a crime, and more. Please note that only the following alerts will be sent via text, email, and phone call: We are the critical first link between the citizens of hamilton county and our public safety first responders, and we willingly accept that responsibility. Sign up for important life- safety information and alerts for hamilton county , oh.