Buncombe Co still unable to send emergency alerts after cyberattack

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Buncombe County Emergency Alert System Down After Cyberattack Buncombe County's emergency alert system, BCAlerts, is currently non-functional due to a cyberattack on its third-party vendor, CodeRed. The county assures residents that 911 services remain operational and alternative emergency alert methods are still available. 2 sources 53