AM 1700 is a continuously operating AM radio station specifically designed for Hanover County citizens, and has the ability to broadcast important information to the motoring public over a 500 square-mile area. The system will be used to advise the motoring public to be aware of important events and/or occurrences within Hanover County. When the amber lights are flashing, citizens are advised to tune their radios to AM 1700 for information pertaining to situations such as:

• Amber Alert messages
• Emergency traffic
• Weather or public safety/crime information