Somers implements emergency alert system [Journal Inquirer, Manchester, Conn.]
Feb. 15 SOMERS The town has implemented a new notification system to alert the community about emergencies such as severe weather, missing person reports, road closures, and COVID-19 updates, and town officials are urging everyone to sign up.
The town is using the Everbridge alert system, and residents can download the application and register with the town of Somers group to receive alerts.
Everbridge is a global software company headquartered in Boston that provides communication services for notifications of emergencies.
Kim LaFleur, the town’s operations director, emphasized that these notifications would be for emergencies only.