Emergency alerts

Graphic promoting Vermilion Parish Emergency Alerts and Notifications through RAVE/Smart911. Residents can receive emergency notifications by texting "VERMILION" or "ABBEVILLE" to 77295 or by downloading the Smart911 app. The graphic highlights alerts for severe weather, public safety incidents, and evacuations, and includes a QR code for registration along with the RAVE Vermilion Parish and City of Abbeville logos.

Stay informed

Your Direct Line to Emergency Updates

The alert system is designed to keep you informed directly from the Vermilion Parish Police Jury and the Vermilion Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness office, as well as the City of Abbeville.

The launch of the new alert system is designed to keep you informed directly from the Vermilion Parish Police Jury and Vermilion Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness office.

Get Text Alerts from the Parish: By texting the word “Vermilion” to 77295.

Get City of Abbeville Alerts:  by texting the word “Abbeville” to 77295.

Customize Your Alerts: By downloading the Smart911 app, or going to the website,  you can choose how you receive your alerts—whether by text, phone call, or email. Tailor it to your preferred method of communication for real-time updates.

No cell phone? No problem! Alerts will automatically be sent to your home phone, as 911 numbers have been input into the system.

Stay informed and stay safe! Get real-time updates directly from the source