EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS

Weather Alerts are automated notifications from the National Weather Service about severe weather.

IPAWS Alerts are FEMA-authorized emergency messages sent during life-threatening situations and do not require residents to opt in.

Emergency Notifications are local government text messages that residents subscribe to for community updates, service disruptions, road closures, and local emergencies.

It depends on the alert type. Weather Alerts and Emergency Notifications require residents to opt in through the city's notification system. IPAWS alerts are sent directly to mobile devices in affected areas and do not require registration.

Yes. Residents can unsubscribe from opt-in notifications at any time by texting "STOP".

Local governments can send notifications about road closures, utility outages, boil water notices, emergency situations, community events, public safety concerns, service interruptions, and other important updates.

Yes. If you have multiple notification groups for different purposes, residents can choose to opt in to those specific groups.

Emergency Notifications provide timely and reliable information directly to residents' phones, helping them stay informed about emergencies, service disruptions, severe weather, and important community updates that may affect their daily lives.