Register for Alert Burlington -- Burlington’s New Community Emergency Notification System
*Please see below a news release issued by the City of Burlington.
Burlington, Ont. — April 4, 2022 — The City is launching Alert Burlington -- a community emergency notification system. Anyone who lives or works in Burlington is encouraged to subscribe to the system.In the event of a community emergency, notifications will be sent to anyone who has subscribed and is within the affected area. The alert may be received as a text, email, or phone message, in one of several different languages depending on your communication preferences.Signing up for Alert Burlington is easy. Go to Alert Burlington and register your contact information and place of residence.When emergencies happen, Alert Burlington will help you be among the first to know. The City of Burlington will use Alert Burlington to send official, real-time alerts to the public with information about potentially life-saving actions they may need to take to keep themselves and their families safe. By signing up for Alert Burlington, you are taking a large step toward improving your personal safety.Once you register, be sure to update your information at least once a year, including any change in cellphone carrier.QUICK FACTS:Burlington’s top 10 community hazards:
- Cyber Attacks;
- High Wind Events;
- Winter Weather Events;
- Infectious Diseases;
- Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) Events;
- Urban Flooding Events;
- Fires or Explosions;
- Electric Energy Hazards;
- Erosion; and
- Transportation Emergencies (road and rail).
For more information about Alert Burlington, emergency preparedness or to register, go to burlington.ca/alertburlington
"A notification system like Alert Burlington can mean the difference between disasters and temporary disruptions. In the event of a community emergency, the messages will instruct subscribers on their next steps, whether it is to shelter in place, evacuate or actions you can take to protect you and/or your home." -- Karen Roche, Burlington Fire Chief"Alert Burlington is another way our team can help keep you and your loves ones safe during emergencies and disasters. The safety of our community is very important to us, and this is an additional tool that we encourage residents to register for. By signing up for Alert Burlington, you will receive live safety messages and critical incident updates to better guide you, your family, and your neighbours during an emergency/disaster. Head to Burlington.ca/alertburlington for more information on how to prepare for community emergencies." -- Amber Rushton, Community Emergency Management Coordinator, Burlington Fire, City of Burlington
FREQUENTLY-ASKED-QUESTIONS (FAQs):How often will alerts be sent?
- Alerts will only be sent before or during a community emergency, as needed. There will also be a test of the system once a year.
English is not my first language. Will it come in different languages?
- Yes, when signing up, you can pick from a set list of languages.
I don’t have a computer -- how can I register?
- For anyone who does not have a computer, call 905-335-7777. Service Burlington will help you register.
I work in Burlington, but don’t live here. Can I still register?
- Yes. Put your work address in so you can receive alerts based on your location.
Where can I get more information?
LINKS & RESOURCES:
- Public Civic Alerting Platform – Emergency Notification System Unanimously Approved by Burlington Council
- Direct link for registration: getrave.ca/smart911/ref/reg.action?pa=burlington
- Alert Burlington: burlington.ca/alertburlington
--*Posted by John Bkila, Mayor's Media and Digital Communications Specialist