Politics & Government

Norristown Hosts Sign-Up Event For Emergency Notification System

Officials will be on hand to explain and sign residents up for "ReadyMontco."

ReadyMontco is the official source for notifications about emergencies, severe weather, crime alerts and disasters throughout Norristown andMontgomery County.

ReadyMontco is free of charge (text messaging/voice rates may apply). It takes ten minutes to create a profile and you’ll be ready to go.

A sign-up and explanatory session will be held Thursday evening at the Norristown Public Library on 1001 Powell Street from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

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Norristown Fire, Police and Municipal Staff will be on hand to assist Norristown residents in the sign-up process.

You will receive time-sensitive messages wherever you specify, such as your home, mobile or business phones, email address, text messages and more.

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Residents can choose where and how to get their alerts.

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