Wireless Emergency Notification System (WENS) is a general system of text messages that is sent when the recipient might be affected by something occurring in Ouray County. Recipients can choose to receive notification of Avalanche Notifications, Road Maintenance updates, and general notices. You can sign up by clicking the icon above and following the prompts. In order to opt into the Avalanche Notifications, Road Maintenance Updates or Controlled Burn Notices, you must email Ouray County Emergency Manager at gboyd@ouraycountyco.gov after you sign up for the service. In the body of the email, please include your first and last name, email address and the group you would like to opt into. You can unsubscribe from the notifications at any time by replying "unsubscribe" to the message.