Surry County announced on Feb. 10 that residents can now sign up online to receive emergency alerts and important public safety notifications directly to their phones, emails, or other devices.
The new service aims to help keep the community informed about severe weather warnings, emergencies, and other time-sensitive updates that may affect safety. Officials encourage residents to register for these alerts in order to stay connected and prepared during critical situations.
Registration is available through the Surry County website under the Emergency Services Department page. The county urges community members to share this information with family, neighbors, and friends who live or work in Surry County so more people can benefit from timely notifications.
Surry County is home to a single public school district that enrolled 694 students during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Virginia Department of Education. Of the three schools in the county, Surry Elementary School had the highest enrollment with 283 students during this period as reported by the same source.
During the same academic year, Black students represented the largest ethnic group in Surry County schools at 43.4% of total enrollment—301 out of 694 students—followed by white students at an equal percentage according to state education data. Total student enrollment increased by 1.3% compared with the previous year’s figure of 685 as noted by the Virginia Department of Education.
Sixth grade had the largest number of students enrolled (59), making up 8.5% of total enrollment for Surry County schools in 2023-24; pre-kindergarten had the fewest with just under five percent according to official figures.
Officials say signing up for emergency alerts is quick and easy through their designated registration portal.
