During National Preparedness Month, the city of Goleta is highlighting a new mapping tool from Santa Barbara County.

Initiated at the onset of the Gifford Fire in August, the new tool, powered by Genasys, includes an internal map-based system intended to support rapid cross-agency emergency coordination and decision-making, in addition to the emergency zones map for the public, the city said.

Community members can explore the new emergency zones map to better understand how to search your address and bookmark the webpage.

Additionally, individuals can download the Genasys PROTECT app in the Apple App Store and Google Play on mobile devices.

Mobile app users can choose to receive push notifications when a zone is activated during an emergency. The push notification feature complements the alert and warning messages issued by the Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management.

All community members are advised to register with ReadySBC, the county’s official alert and warning system, to receive timely and accurate emergency information.

“Remember, if we can’t reach you, we can’t alert you. If you are already signed up, take a moment to confirm or update your account information,” officials said.

For information on how to get prepared in Goleta, go to www.cityofgoleta.org/preparedness.