What is Cressona Alerts and what is it used for?
Cressona Alerts is an emergency notification system that enables local public safety personnel to notify residents and businesses by telephone, text message, or email of emergencies or urgent alerts. The system can reach individuals in minutes to ensure information is quickly shared.
When will Cressona Alerts be used?
Any message regarding the safety of our residents and community will be disseminated using Cressona Alerts. This is a community alert system to ensure you remain informed of important information.
Is there a cost to register for Cressona Alerts?
No, registering is free.
Why is Cressona Alerts important to me?
Cressona Alerts keeps you informed and prepared for any emergencies that may occur in our area. The system is precise enough to geotarget residents within an exact area of impact, so that only those people who are affected by an emergency situation are notified.
Does Cressona Alerts already have my telephone number?
No, residents should not assume that their information is in the system.
Can I register more than one phone number or email?
Yes, you can register more than one phone number or email address for your location when you register. It is highly recommended you register at least one phone number and one email address to ensure that you will receive Cressona Alerts in the event of a power outage or an incident that may occur late at night when you are generally asleep.
What if I miss a Cressona Alert phone call?
The Cressona Alert system will leave a message on your answering machine or voicemail. If you do not have an answering machine or voicemail set up the system will attempt to call again after several minutes have passed.
How do I sign up?
Click on the link below and create your profile to enter the required information online (address, name, phone number, and email). If you don’t have internet give Regina a call at the borough office or stop in and she will set up Cressona Alerts.
