Town of Tryon asks residents to sign-up to receive local alerts

Published 10:21 am Monday, April 4, 2022

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Residents can receive real time public safety messages through Nixle

 

The Town of Tryon has partnered with Nixle for its Community Notification System to alert residents in real-time for localized emergency situations and relevant community advisories. 

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As a resident, there are several simple ways to register:

  1. Text 28782 to 888777 from your mobile phone
  2. Go to tryon-nc.com/alerts and sign up via the Nixle Widget
  3. Email dispatch@tryonnc.gov with your email/cell number and request to be added.
  4. If you are unable to access any of the above, call the Town Hall, 828.859.6655 and ask to be added.

 

Once registered, residents will receive a confirmation text to their mobile device. Residents may also customize their alert settings by going to www.nixle.com and creating a User Profile.  Citizen questions about the service and its capabilities can be answered through our Frequently Asked Questions page found at www.nixle.com/consumer-faqs/.

 

The service is secure, reliable and easy to use for our organization.

 

Nixle Alerts can be sent via Text, Email, Web, and the Nixle Mobile App in an instant.

 

Submitted by Blake Arledge