Hitchcock County Sheriff's Office News and Events.

Hitchcock County will start using the "DeltAlert" Emergency Notification System as of August 1, 2011.

Hitchcock County has ended it's contract with the "CODERED" Alert System and switched to "DeltAlert" as its Emergency Alert System provider. Since Hitchcock County will no longer be using the "CODERED" Alert System, all individuals that registered with "CODERED" must click on the blue text link listed below to re-register your contact information with "DeltAlert". Remember, your contact information must be in the "DeltAlert" database to receive emergency notifications. Thank you for your participation and cooperation!

Click on this link to sign up for DeltAlert

Winter Driving Tips

Winter is a beautiful time of the year, but it can be very a dangerous time of the year without planning and preparedness. Listed below are a few tips for winter driving.

• Plan your travel route and let someone know your travel itinerary.
• Know the current road conditions. Call 511 or 1-800-906-9069 in Nebraska for current winter road conditions.
• Clear snow and ice from all windows and lights of your vehicle before driving.
• Wear your seatbelts, and don't use cellular phones while driving.
• Pay attention while driving, slow down, use your head, leave plenty of room for stopping.
• Don't use your vehicle's cruise control in winter driving conditions.
• Avoid quick braking or acceleration.
• Watch for ice on bridges and overpasses.
• Don't get over confident with four wheel drive vehicles. The four wheel drive can loose traction just as quickly as a two wheel drive vehicle.
• Don't pump anti-lock brakes.
• Drive with extra care and attention around snowplows.
• Carry an emergency kit in your automobile. Include such items as; booster/jumper cables, flashlight, work gloves, blankets, bottled water, non-perishable snacks and a first-aid kit.
• If the road conditions deteriorate, pull over as soon as possible and seek refuge.
• Have a safe and wonderful winter!