Service Enables Multi-Channel Distribution of Urgent Communications

The City of El Paso has partnered with CivicPlus^® to implement its mass notification software. The El Paso Emergency Alert System will be able to issue urgent notifications, emergency instructions, warnings, and communications to subscribed members via email, text message, and voicemail to keep people safe and informed. In a local emergency, community members subscribed to the Emergency Alert System will benefit from immediate, actionable information and instructions sent via their preferred notification channel.

Stay Informed - Stay Alert

Sign Up to Receive Alerts:

• Sudden Road Closures
• Missing Persons
• Extreme Weather
• Active Shooter
• Be on the Look Out Alerts
• Water Line Breaks / Boil Alerts

How to Subscribe:

• To receive SMS text messages from your cell phone, text - ElPasoIL to 38276

 Or to subscribe online:

1. Go to  https://public.alertsense.com/SignUp/?regionid=
2. Click on Sign-Up
3. Complete the sign-up form to subscribe
4. Make notification selections
5. Click Sign Me Up
6. Please make sure you confirm your account to ensure you are receiving notifications

The Emergency Alert System also integrates with the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) and Integrated Public Alert Warning System (IPAWS). The IPAWS system leverages national emergency communication channels, such as the Emergency Alert System (EAS), NOAA weather radios, digital road signage, and television broadcasts, to provide area-specific alerts in times of emergency. By integrating IPAWS, El Paso Emergency Alert System will be able to reach as many people as possible during an emergency event, including those who have not opted-in to text, phone, or email communications, as well as travelers and visitors in the area.