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Here's How to be Informed During Emergencies in Stoughton

Residents – and people who work in town – can sign up to receive timely emergency alerts by email, text or voice message on their mobile devices.

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(TNS) - Residents can now receive real-time updates during emergencies, hazardous situations and weather events – directly to their mobile devices.

The Stoughton, Mass., Emergency Management Agency recently launched ALERTStoughton, a free service that allows residents to sign up for notifications sent by the town's public safety officials.

"ALERTStoughton enables authorities to notify the community in real time," said Fire Chief Michael Laracy, who is also the emergency management director. "This service allows for critical communication with the public and provides individuals with the information needed to stay safe or take precautions during hazardous or emergency situations."

Residents – and people who work in town – can sign up to receive timely emergency alerts by email, text or voice message on their mobile devices.

"Citizens will receive notifications that will improve safety in our city and help inform residents of potentially lifesaving actions they may need to take in an emergency," said Nick Pirelli, the emergency management coordinator. "The information sent out by ALERTStoughton through emergency notifications allows both residents and first responders to be better informed in an emergency situation."

Public safety officials can be more effective in providing information about storms and emergencies as well as notify residents about assistance that's available during such events, Laracy said.

"We encourage all members of our community and their families sign up for ALERTStoughton to be prepared should an emergency occur," he said.

To sign up, go to www.stoughtonema.org.

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