Emergency communications in the RDCK are getting a big boost from a new system that will notify residents and visitors about emergency events throughout the region.

The community notification system is a free and easy program that enables users to receive free text messages and landline calls notifying them of emergencies occurring in the area for which they have selected alerts for. The system will also link to pertinent information the public needs to deal in an emergency event—evacuation alerts and notices, maps, emergency centre locations, etc.

To sign up for notifications, visit https://rdckemergency.connectrocket.com/