Middlebury Police Chief Viadero urges Middlebury residents and business owners to register with ctalert.gov if they haven’t already done so. Registering with this Connecticut system enables emergency service providers to send out alerts to multiple sources and keep residents informed of crucial events.
The Middlebury Police Department recently registered with the Everbridge System, a system that allows registered emergency service providers to provide reverse 911 alerts to specific areas. The advantages of having residents register with the State of Connecticut system is that multiple sources can be entered into the system, allowing registrants to receive notifications via text, phone and email. Registering with the Connecticut system will not only insure that Middlebury residents will receive the appropriate alerts for their town, but also that they will receive alerts sent out to all Connecticut residents.
This system has proven to be extremely helpful in alerting residents of impending road closures, school lockdowns, public safety concerns, and other crucial information deemed appropriate by emergency service providers. The system has been operational via the department’s dispatching provider, Northwest Public Safety Dispatch, but recent inquiries indicated alerts were not reaching all of the intended recipients due to a lack of registration by town residents.
To register, go to ctalert.gov and click on “Register for Alerts.” If you already are registered, you can update your information by clicking on “Update Your Profile.”
You must be logged in to post a comment.