A new messaging system for general and emergency alerts is coming to the City of Purcell.

Purcell’s Emergency Management Director Rachael Huey said, “The new system is an easy-to-use platform that will allow for rapid and timely messaging, especially during a crisis.”

The new messaging system can provide lifesaving emergency information during adverse weather, as well as notify the public about power outages and other service interruptions.

Notifications can be sent by phone, SMS, email, and social media. The system is very flexible and much more precise, meaning that citizens will be less likely to receive unwanted messages.

Once a citizen creates their account, they can add multiple phone numbers, email addresses, and physical addresses on their account, allowing them to be notified of emergencies or outages at other locations.

To increase the success of the new system, it is very important that information is entered correctly during the initial setup and updated frequently.

Q: How do I sign up for alerts?

A: Visit the city’s website at www.purcellok.gov

Click “How do I” then “Emergency and Service Notifications”. You will then follow the link to create your account and choose how you would prefer to be contacted. If, in the future, your information changes, simply log back into the portal to update.

Q: Who can sign up for alerts?

A: Anyone who lives or works in Purcell is encouraged to register. In addition to residents: visitors, or people with family in the notification area are also welcome to register.

Q: How will I know if a phone call, email, or text is coming from the new alert system?

A: Email messages will come from City of Purcell Alerts <noreply@genasys.com>

Text messages will come from Sender ID 65513

Phone calls will come from 405-442-0402

Be sure to add this information to your contacts so important messages aren’t flagged as SPAM.

Q: Will my contact information be shared with others?

A: No. The information you provide will only be used by the system and local admins to send you alerts. Your contact information will bever be shared or sold to an outside entity.

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