Rave emergency alert sign-ups lag
Summary
The mayor pushed residents to sign up for the city's emergency text alerts, because a major water line shutdown is coming in April that will affect many residents. Details aren't final yet, but notifications will go out through this system.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Anyone who signs up for alerts will get advance notice of the water shutdown and emergencies.
Water customers will face a service interruption in April until the line work is done.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Common Council - Jun 22, 2026
Only about 1,500 of nearly 12,000 residents are on the city's text-alert system. Officials want more people signed up for closures, water notices, and emergencies.
Common Council - Mar 23, 2026
The mayor pushed residents to sign up for the city's emergency text alerts, because a major water line shutdown is coming in April that will affect many residents. Details aren't final yet, but notifications will go out through this system.
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