(KNZA)--A change is coming for Brown County’s emergency notification system.

Brown County Sheriff John Merchant, in a release, said that beginning Saturday, the TextCaster service will be implemented, replacing the current NIXLE notification system. However, the current service will remain active until June 15 to allow residents time to make the switch.

The system sends text and email alerts during emergency situations to those who sign up.

Merchant calls the new system “much more user friendly” for dispatchers, with many of the emergency notifications updated automatically, which allows dispatch to focus on handling emergency calls instead of updating the system.

To sign up, go here. 

Merchant said anyone who experiences issues signing up for the free service should notify Brown County dispatch for assistance.