Welcome to the Hot Springs County, Wyoming Emergency Management Department
Emergency notifications, public warning information, severe weather resources, and preparedness guidance for Hot Springs County residents.
Register for CodeRED
Register with the Hot Springs County CodeRED system to automatically receive important emergency information and public safety notifications.
If You Hear an Alert Siren
Immediately begin monitoring official emergency information sources.
Emergency Notifications
- Expect information through CodeRED.
- Tune to KYTS 105.7 FM.
- Watch for emergency cable television interruptions.
Continue Monitoring
- Listen to NOAA All-Hazards Radio on Channel 5 at 162.500 MHz.
- For long-term incidents, monitor the County website and official social media.
- Continue checking your information source until the emergency has passed.
Hot Springs County Emergency Sirens
Review the emergency siren information below and listen to examples of each siren.
Used for tornado warnings or severe storm warnings involving winds above 70 mph and/or hail measuring 1.75 inches or larger, approximately golf-ball size.
Indicates a total failure of Boysen Dam.
Hot Springs County Is StormReady
StormReady communities work with the National Weather Service to strengthen local severe weather preparedness and public-warning capabilities.
NOAA Weather Forecast Office, Riverton
1-800-211-1448
Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Wyoming Weather Records
Historical statewide weather extremes and climate information.
Basin, Wyoming
February 9, 1933
Riverside Ranger Station
July 12, 1900
Dull Center, near Newcastle
May 31, 1927
NOAA All-Hazards Radio
Get one and keep it ready. A NOAA All-Hazards Radio can alert you 24 hours a day and help keep you informed during severe weather and other emergency situations.
Emergency Communication Tip
Text messages may work when cellular networks are overloaded or signal strength is weak.
When Networks Are Busy
A text message is often more likely to get through than a voice call when cellular networks are overloaded.
When Signal Is Weak
A text may still send when there is not enough signal strength to complete a voice call.
