Want To Get Emergency Alerts From Bloomfield? Here’s How

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The following news release comes courtesy of the Township of Bloomfield. Find out how to post announcements or events to your local Patch site.

The Township of Bloomfield has announced that Bloomfield Alerts! is now available to all residents, replacing the previous Swift911/SwiftREACH system. BLOOMFIELD ALERTS! is a free service that allows individuals to receive notifications from local authorities to stay informed on potentially hazardous situations involving weather, traffic, and other emergencies or just information to residents.

The switch to [Bloomfield Alerts!] allows residents to receive phone, text, and email alerts and answer poll questions that will give The Township of Bloomfield officials critical information during emergencies. In addition, individuals who are signed up for alerts will receive reliable information from a reliable source, including tailored updates based on their specific needs and geographic location.

Individuals who were previously signed up for [Swift911/SwiftReach] will be automatically enrolled in [Bloomfield Alerts!] but are encouraged to sign up to [Bloomfield Alerts!] to add additional and updated information to the new platform to ensure accuracy. Residents and travelers to the Township of Bloomfield who were not previously signed up for Swift911/SwiftReach should sign up for free at https://tinyurl.com/Bloomfield-Alerts-Sign-Up to receive timely and actionable emergency alerts via email, text, or voice message. They can also identify when and how they are alerted and communicated with before, during, and after emergencies.

“BLOOMFIELD ALERTS! strengthens The Township of Bloomfield officials’ ability to communicate with residents when it matters most,” said Township Mayor Venezia. “This service allows for critical communication with the public and provides individuals with the information needed to stay safe or take precautions during hazardous or emergencies, or even information that allows residents to make informed decisions.”

Rave Mobility / Smart911 is the backbone of BLOOMFIELD ALERTS and is trusted by thousands of institutions, including state and local authorities, businesses, and educational institutions. Rave Mobility / Smart911 sends millions of messages daily during critical situations such as severe weather.

Community members are encouraged to sign up for BLOOMFIELD ALERTS and input or update their information and notification preferences today at https://tinyurl.com/Bloomfield-Alerts-Sign-Up. For video or PDF downloadable instructions, visit our main page https://www.bloomfieldtwpnj.com.

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