Boundary County is Switching from Nixle to Everbridge for Emergency Alerts

In 2024, Boundary County will be using the Everbridge Alert System to communicate quickly with citizens and businesses during emergencies and other critical events. Residents and visitors are encouraged to register immediately at https://member.everbridge.net/index/311440963535101, to begin receiving these alerts.  

Boundary County Emergency Management and the Boundary County Sheriff’s Office will use the Everbridge emergency notification system to alert residents about a variety of events, ranging from severe weather, hazardous materials incidents, wildland fires, evacuations, and other emergencies. You may receive some routine announcements, such as road closures and other public safety messages. 

With Everbridge, messages will be sent to your preferred contact method including the Everbridge App, cell phone, SMS, home phone, email, and more-to ensure real-time access to potentially lifesaving information. 

An additional resource available in Boundary County is CALL OR TEXT 988, Idaho’s Behavioral Health Crisis Line. 

YOU HAVE A LIFELINE 
IN IDAHO In 2020, one person died from suicide every 11 minutes in the United States. 

CALL OR TEXT 988 to get the help and support you need. It’s free, confidential and connects you with a trained crisis counselor in Idaho. Connect with a trained crisis counselor Speak with someone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. CALL OR TEXT 988 

Experience crisis de-escalation
Overcome a crisis with de-escalation techniques and tools. 
CALL OR TEXT 988 

Get Veterans resources
Get confidential support day and night.
CALL OR TEXT 988

Wishing you a SAFE and prosperous 2024!!

Posted on 29 Dec 2023, 24:49 - Category: News