Effective Date: June 11, 2026
Agency: Calhoun County Emergency Management Agency (CCEMA)
Website: calhounema.com
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing calhounema.com or subscribing to CCEMA SMS notifications, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.
SMS Notification Program — Terms of Use
Program Description
The CCEMA SMS notification program is intended for EMA personnel, volunteers, partner agencies, county employees, and other authorized participants designated by CCEMA. Residents should register for emergency notifications through Calhoun County CodeRED.
Opt-In and Consent
By providing your mobile number and opting in, you expressly consent to receive recurring automated text messages from CCEMA. You confirm that you are the account holder or have authorization from the account holder to opt in. Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of employment, purchasing goods or services, or receiving emergency services.
Message Frequency and Content
Message frequency varies but is expected to be infrequent except during emergencies or significant incidents. CCEMA does not send promotional or commercial messages.
Message and Data Rates
Standard message and data rates from your wireless carrier may apply. CCEMA does not charge a fee for this service.
Opt-Out
To stop receiving messages, reply STOP to any CCEMA text message. You will receive a single confirmation and no further messages will be sent. To re-subscribe, reply START to unblock messages at the carrier level, then opt in again through calhounema.com to be re-added to the distribution list.
Help
Reply HELP to any message or contact us at ema@calhounema.com.
Privacy
CCEMA respects your privacy. Mobile numbers collected for the SMS notification program are used solely for emergency management communications and are not sold, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes, except as necessary to operate the messaging service or as required by law. For full details, see our Privacy Policy.
Carrier Disclaimer
Wireless carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. CCEMA is not responsible for delivery failures caused by network conditions, carrier restrictions, or device settings.
Website Use
Content on calhounema.com is provided for general public information purposes. While CCEMA strives to keep information current and accurate, we make no warranties regarding completeness or accuracy. Emergency conditions change rapidly; always follow instructions from official sources and emergency personnel on scene.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Calhoun County and CCEMA are not liable for any damages arising from use of or reliance on information from this website or SMS notification system. This service is provided as a supplemental notification method and should not be relied upon as the sole source of emergency information. Individuals should monitor multiple official information sources during emergencies.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise noted, original CCEMA-produced content may be reproduced for non-commercial public use with attribution. Third-party content, including FEMA graphics, NWS images, partner logos, and licensed materials, remains subject to the copyright of its respective owner.
Accessibility
CCEMA is committed to providing accessible public information. If you require information in an alternative format or need assistance accessing website content, please contact the agency at ema@calhounema.com.
External Links
This website may link to external sites (FEMA, SCEMD, NWS, etc.) for your convenience. CCEMA does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of external websites.
Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the State of South Carolina. Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Calhoun County, South Carolina.
Contact
Calhoun County Emergency Management Agency
Director: David Chojnacki
Email: ema@calhounema.com
Changes to These Terms
CCEMA reserves the right to update these terms at any time. Continued use of our services after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.