The city of Ottawa has announced the launch of its Advanced City Alert System in collaboration with Everbridge, a state-of-the-art platform designed to bolster public safety and ensure efficient communication during emergencies and critical events. This initiative represents a significant upgrade from the previous alert system and underscores our commitment to safeguarding our residents. Please note: if you signed up for the previous city alert system, you will need to sign up again in the new system. This is because the previous system didn’t have geolocation data that would enable targeted alerts based on your address.
New features include multiple communication channels, including text messages, email, voice calls, social media, and mobile app notifications, to reach a broad audience swiftly and effectively. Geo-targeted alerts: residents who sign up will receive alerts tailored to their specific location. Enhanced reliability, accessible to all members of our diverse community, with features such as multilingual support. This advanced system signifies the city of Ottawa’s commitment to keeping residents informed and safe in the face of emergencies and potential hazards. Whether it’s power outages, flooding advisories, or other emergency notifications, residents who sign up can rest assured that they will receive timely and reliable information to help them make informed decisions and stay safe.
To sign up, go to the website…”ottawaks.gov/city-alerts”.
