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WHAT "NIXLE"
MEANS TO JEFFERSON COUNTY AND PORT TOWNSEND . . . |
A messaging technology (called NIXLE)
is being used in Jefferson County to send local alerts and advisories
directly to subscribers. A text-enabled cell phone or mobile
device is all you need to receive ALERTS and
ADVISORIES notices.
There is no charge for this service (the normal text message fees that
your phone service may charge may apply).
Messages via NIXLE are
from a certified
source. Our NIXLE account is JEFFERSON
COUNTY WA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. When you subscribe
to this account, you will only receive verified messages from the Dept.
of Emergency Management. With NIXLE text messages you'll know
as soon as we know!
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WHAT MESSAGES WILL BE
SENT . . . |
The Department of Emergency Management is
the "gatekeeper" for local NIXLE messages.
Agencies using NIXLE include the Jefferson County Sheriff's
Office, Port Townsend Police Department, and County and City
government. NIXLE will also be used to relay important information
from other emergency response agencies as needed, such as local fire
departments.
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MESSAGE PRIORITIES . . .
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LEVEL |
TYPICAL MESSAGE CONTENT |
ALERT |
Urgent information; significant
in-progress events; the highest priority; ALERT level will be used for
emergencies requiring immediate attention. |
ADVISORY |
Important information where vigilance
and awareness are necessary; does not have the immediate importance or
time sensitivity of an ALERT; may include major road closures. |
COMMUNITY |
Messages of general community or
neighborhood interest; not news releases that can be circulated by
routine means; lowest priority; "other" notices. |
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Along with the NIXLE message on your cell phone you will receive a link to the
NIXLE web site with the full text of the message. You will also
receive NIXLE messages at your email address.
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HOW TO SUBSCRIBE FOR
MESSAGES FROM EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT . . . |
to sign up for NIXLE text
messages. You will automatically be registered for Jefferson County WA
alert messages. Go
here to subscribe now! |
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