Summit Police Announce You Can Now Get Emergency Alerts By Text

SUMMIT, NJ — In an effort to get emergency alerts to more individuals who live or work in the city of Summit, the Summit Police Department has upgraded its current contract with the Nixle Alert System to include text notifications.

The Nixle alert system is used by cities and police departments across the country to disseminate information on severe weather, traffic congestion, accidents, missing persons, local events, and more. The city of Summit also uses the SwiftReach emergency notification system.

To receive the Police Department's text alerts by Nixle, citizens are advised to text 07901 to 888777 to opt in.

“The Nixle community alert system provides the Summit Police Department with the ability to send real time public safety messages on localized news and emergency situations to citizens who live or are employed within the city of Summit,” explained Police Chief Robert Weck. “People can opt-in to receive alerts from the SPD by text or email. The service is secure, reliable and easy to use for our department.”

Weck added: “I strongly advise citizens to opt in for Nixle alerts and sign up for SwiftReach emergency notifications to be prepared for any possible event or emergency.” Sign up for SwiftReach here.

There's also a Union County alert system, and alerts via social media. You can find out more about Nixle, SwiftReach, and more on the Summit Emergency Management page.