City of Chilliwack will now use Alertable emergency alert system

CHILLIWACK — The city of Chilliwack announced Tuesday morning (May 2) it will now utilize the Alertable public notification system to distribute emergency alerts for Chilliwack residents.

In a news release from the municipality, Chilliwack will begin using Alertable, a public notification system, to send emergency alerts. These alerts will inform subscribed residents, businesses, and visitors of potential life safety issues before or during critical events like fires or floods.

Residents and visitors are encouraged to sign up and use Alertable to stay informed and up to date. The app is free and users can choose the method of notification that works best for them, including text, email, phone, website, mobile app, home smart speaker, and more.

“Knowing where to find information during an emergency is an important part of emergency preparedness for every household,” said Mayor Ken Popove. “This new app will allow us to increase our communication with residents during emergencies, and I would encourage anyone who lives, works, or visits Chilliwack to sign up for alerts.”