| County and city public safety agencies launch new emergency alert system |
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County and city public safety agencies launch new emergency alert system Public safety agencies in Boulder County are pleased to announce the launch of a new emergency notification system. This system, available immediately, will allow residents of the county and all cities within Boulder County to be notified of an emergency situation in a variety of ways, including on their cell phones, home and work phones, and by text messaging and e-mail. The system will be used to notify residents about imminent threats to health and safety such as the need to evacuate due to a wildfire or take other appropriate actions in the event of a flash flood or other critical law enforcement activity. The alerts will come in from This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The service is free to members of the public, except for any text messaging charges associated with their cell phone provider. Residents of the county and all cities within Boulder County who wish to receive alerts on their cell phones, by text messaging and additional phones will need to sign up for this system. This opportunity is available at any of the following four links: http://www.bouldercounty.org/sheriff (For residents of the unincorporated county or any municipality in Boulder County other than the City of Boulder or Longmont) Community members who choose not to add additional lines or cell phone information will continue to receive notifications on their home landlines. The notification system is a product of Everbridge and is funded through a 9-1-1 surcharge that phone service customers already pay as a part of their bill. The service is expected to cost about $216,000 a year. About Everbridge (formerly 3n Global) |