Pre-RFPPublic SafetyDetected May 28, 2026

At the April 23, 2026 board meeting, Chief Ellison reported that BBR-Alerts will operate similarly to Deschutes County Alerts, and that he and Chief Ziegler met with Deschutes County representatives to understand the system. BBR Police have developed an emergency management policy to be adopted next month, and the fire department intends to follow, with alerts to cover issues such as lost children, power outages, and water shutoffs. He also noted serving on an Emergency Preparedness Committee that meets every other week and is developing an evacuation and preparedness guide for Black Butte Ranch.This indicates active planning around emergency notification workflows, policy alignment, and evacuation planning where vendors offering mass notification platforms (if not already standardized), planning consulting, training, and public education tools could support implementation, integration, and resident engagement.

The district appears to be aligning its alerts with the county system rather than procuring a brand-new platform, implying opportunities around integration, configuration, training, and planning rather than core software replacement.

Black Butte Ranch Rural Fire Protection DistrictEmergency alerts and evacuation planning (BBR-Alerts and preparedness guide)

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