Notify Me Warning System Being Upgraded

An upgrade to the Notify Me Prince George’s emergency alert system is under way, offering county residents Amber Alerts and weather warnings, along with the ability to manage their account via an app and customize alert settings.

This system will provide several new features and upgrades that will improve how emergency and non-emergency information is shared with residents, businesses and visitors.

Notify Me Prince George’s will continue to convey messages that range from weather-related incidents to traffic alerts. Other notifications include: amber alerts, school and government delays and closings, Circuit and District Court delays and closings, utility interruptions and specific instructions regarding emergency protective measures.

“Prince George’s County is one of 17 jurisdictions within the National Capital Region that have transitioned to the new Everbridge notification platform,” said Brian R. Moe, director of Prince George’s County Office of Homeland Security. “Users can select the types of alerts and notifications they wish to receive, and how they would like to receive them.”

Notify Me Prince George’s will continue to send notification alerts, updates and instructions. Other enhanced features allow users to:

· Get targeted weather alerts based on geographical addresses

· Create “quiet periods and do not disturb” timeframe to limit when you receive messages

· Customize alert settings with up to five addresses

· Receive notification via phone, text, email or fax

· Easily manage their Notify Me profiles from their mobile device via a downloadable iPhone or Android App.

Notify Me Prince George’s is available to anyone who lives, works or plays in Prince George’s County. To gain access to the new system and enhanced features, visit NotifyMe.mypgc.us to register your information. Current subscribers are also encouraged to log in and update their existing account.

For more information about Notify Me Prince George’s, log on to NotifyMe.mypgc.us or call the Office of Emergency Management at 301-780-8180.

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