Southport launches new system to keep residents and visitors informed Southport launches new system to keep residents and visitors informed By WECT Staff | March 1, 2021 at 6:54 AM EST - Updated March 1 at 12:23 PM SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - The City of Southport is launching a new system called âSouthport Connectedâ on Monday to keep residents and visitors informed and connected. âOur community notification system âSouthport Connected!â gives residents, businesses, and visitors 24/7 access to important emergency alerts as well as general community updates. Southport Connected! is built on the Onsolve CodeRED communication system to ensure efficient, secure messaging via phone, email, and text,â according to the townâs website.