In Kern County, you can receive public safety alerts through ReadyKern which can contact you by landline, cell phone, text and email. ReadyKern alerts come only from public safety officials. Your information will not be sold or used for other purposes. You can register more than one address and you can opt out at any time. ReadyKern registration is simple and free. Be ready, don’t wait, register for ReadyKern today. Don’t wait, be ready today.