Bangor Residents Named Eligible for Free Alert FM Receivers: December 4 Distribution Listed

BANGOR, BUTTE COUNTY — November 8, 2026. A July 2026 Butte County notice names Bangor among rural communities eligible for free Alert FM emergency receivers and lists December 4 as a scheduled distribution date; confirm inventory before traveling.

Why Bangor is listed

In a July 8, 2026 announcement, Butte County named Bangor among rural communities eligible to apply for Alert FM emergency-notification receivers. The county said the devices are intended to supplement alerts when electric power or mobile service is unavailable. This is a county program announcement, not a claim that every eligible resident has already received a device.

What the receiver does

The county describes a unit that uses FM signals to deliver official emergency messages, with flashing and audible alarms, a screen and an AA-battery backup in case external power is lost. Actual reception and backup performance depend on conditions and the device; residents should maintain more than one way to receive warnings.

The announced distribution schedule

The release lists an in-person application and distribution window on Friday, December 4, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 202 Mira Loma, Klamath Room, Oroville. It says receivers are free on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible residents. Because the announcement dates from July, the county should be contacted before traveling to verify that the December session remains scheduled and receivers remain available.

How to check eligibility

The announcement directs residents to Butte County’s Alert FM information page or its contact number, (530) 552-6887. Ask what identification or proof of residence is needed, whether all devices have been allocated, and how to receive a warning if a radio cannot be obtained. In an immediate emergency, follow official orders and call 911 when appropriate.

Primary source

Butte County news release, July 8, 2026 — Alert FM emergency receivers. This local public-record report distinguishes documented information from unverified current conditions. Readers can contact California58 through their local newspaper’s Contact page to submit corrections or new public records.

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