Go here to read more about the program.
KEEP IN MIND STANDARD MESSAGE RATES APPLY FROM YOUR CARRIER. THE ACTUAL SUBSCRIPTION TO SAF-T-NET IS FREE.
Basically how it works:
Register and enter up to 4 addresses you would want to receive alerts if they were in danger of severe weather.
You can register for email, phone or text message alerts.
You will create a profile with a user name and password.
You will be able to change your addresses if you move, etc.
You can also choose which weather you want to receive notice about:
You will then submit and do a test email or text message.
You will then confirm the service with a special unique code.
You will then log into your account using your user name and password. Enter the code and you're confirmed.
This is a savings of $9.95!
Here's an excerpt from the Huntsville Times post:
Baron Services President and CEO Bob Baron said the goal is for SAF-T-Net to grow statewide but it shouldn't be considered a replacement to all other available weather information. The value of SAF-T-Net, however, is priceless in Baron's eyes.
"The more we looked at it, the more we realized if there was going to be something we could do that would stand out and be a true answer to what the state needed, it couldn't be charged for," Baron said.
"There couldn't be a price tag associated with it. As far as the citizens of the state getting a cell phone or land line message, you are then charging for safety, which just didn't feel right to us."
HERE ARE THE TERMS --
SAF-T-NET SERVICE
Alabama SAF-T-Net® Alerts (Specific Alerting for Threats) uses first-of-its kind technology to deliver text notifications of dangerous weather conditions specific to your location. Now you can be prepared anytime severe weather affects the ones you care about most, typically before an official warning is issued. Receive weather alerts straight to your phone from 61872 - SAF-T-Net Alerts.
Opt in: Sign up at http://saftnet2.baronservices.com/stateofalabama
SMS ALERTS TERMS
Pricing/Frequency: Message and Data Rates May Apply. Message frequency based on profile.
Opt out: Text STOP to 61872 to cancel
Support: Text HELP to 61872 for help or email saftnet@baronservices.com
Carriers Supported: Alltel, AT&T, Boost, Cricket, Cellcom, Cellular South, Cincinnati Bell, Nextel, nTelos, Sprint, T-Mobile®, Verizon Wireless, Virgin, US Cellular, ACS Wireless, Bluegrass Cellular, Centennial Wireless, ECIT – Cell One of East Central IL, EKN/Appalachian Wireless, GCI Communications, Illinois Valley Cellular, Immix Wireless/PC Management, Inland Cellular, Nex-Tech Wireless, RCC/Unicel, Revol, Thumb Cellular, United Wireless, West Central Wireless
Privacy Policy: Baron collects personal information from Subscribers upon registration. The personal information includes name, organization, title, address, phone number, and email address. Subscriber hereby acknowledges that Baron may share such personal information with the Baron affiliate that initiates the Subscriber's registration.
SUBSCRIBER SAF-T-NET AGREEMENT
This Subscriber SAF-T-Net agreement ("Agreement") and any additional terms of use found on Baron Services, Inc.'s ("Baron") web page, www.baronservices.com, is made with respect to Baron's SAF-T-Net's data usage by Subscriber.
1.SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY BARON: Subject to the limitations set forth herein, Baron shall provide the Subscriber SAF-T-Net data on communication channels designated by the Subscriber in this Agreement.
2.DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY: BARON DOES NOT MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER, WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION OR DATA TO BE SUPPLIED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE. NEITHER BARON NOR ANY PERSON OR ENTITY WHO HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN THE CREATION, PRODUCTION OR DELIVERY OF THE DATA SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, OR INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SAF-T-NET DATA, EVEN IF BARON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SAF-T-NET DATA IS BEING PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS," "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS AND BARON DOES NOT REPRESENT THAT THE SAF-T-NET DATA WILL NEVER BE SUSPENDED, RELOCATED, TERMINATED, OR TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE.
3.LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: Weather-related data is obtained from various sources and is transmitted to a central collector and broadcast point. Equipment failure, accidental damage, vandalism, acts of God, and other circumstances beyond the control of Baron, may interrupt service. Baron agrees only that it will utilize its best efforts to provide continuous, uninterrupted service to Subscriber but does not warrant or guarantee that there will be no interruption in service. Subscriber agrees that Baron shall not be liable in any fashion or manner for any damage, loss, cost or liability incurred by Subscriber which may arise out of or result from an interruption of service. Baron assumes no responsibility for and Subscriber releases and discharges Baron from any and all liability or damages, whether direct or indirect, consequential, incidental, express or implied, for predicting actual weather patterns, from the use or reliance upon any weather data, use of the SAF-T-Net data, any Baron provided data, or any resultant injury, death or damage to any person or property there from. Subscriber releases and discharges Baron, its directors, officers, agents, and employees from any and all liabilities, damages, losses, expenses, demands, claims, suits, or judgments, including reasonable attorney fees and expenses, for the death of, or bodily injury to any person, and for the loss of, damage to, or destruction of any property in any manner arising out of the use of the SAF-T-Net data by the Subscriber, its agents, employees or any person to or for whom Subscriber may be responsible. Subscriber agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Baron, its assigns, its officers, directors, employees, and its affiliates against any and all damages, claims, losses, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising out of or related to Subscriber's use or misuse of SAF-T-Net data.
4.TERMINATION: Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time.
5.TEXT MESSAGE CHARGES: Normal text message rates apply to all messages received from SAF-T-Net.
6.USAGE: SAF-T-Net data may not be retransmitted, resold or redistributed for any reason without the express written permission of Baron.
7.CONSTRUCTION and JURISDICTION: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Alabama, without regard to its choice of law provisions. Subscriber consents to the personal jurisdiction and venue of the Courts of the State of Alabama and the U.S. District of Court for the Northern District of Alabama. Subscriber hereby irrevocably submits to the sole and exclusive jurisdiction of such courts and waives any present and future objection Subscriber may have to either the jurisdiction or venue of such courts.
8.PERSONAL INFORMATION: Baron collects personal information from Subscribers upon registration. The personal information includes name, organization, title, address, phone number, and email address. Subscriber hereby acknowledges that Baron may share such personal information with the Baron affiliate that initiates the Subscriber's registration.