OC Residents Can Sign Up for Local Emergency Notifications with OC Alert
OC Alert is available to Ocean City residents. Public safety officials sat this is a free trial service that will allow you to get notifications sent from state and local authorities – in the event of weather, traffic or other emergencies. The information can be received by email, text or voice message. Community members are encouraged to sign up for OC Alert and input or update their information and notification preferences at alerts.smart911.com or in the Smart911 app. To learn more, visit https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/alerts/.
Additional information from the Town of Ocean City:
Ocean City residents and travelers can also download the Smart911 app to sign up for OC Alert to receive key information needed in an emergency. The Smart911 app provides enhanced functionality by sending targeted alerts based on the user’s location. Smart911 app users will receive the highest priority National Weather Service alerts including hurricane warnings, flash flood warnings, and severe thunderstorm warnings based on their real-time location. Download the Smart911 App on the Apple Store or Google Play or by texting “Smart911” to 67283.
“Keeping our residents and visitors safe is the number one priority,” commented Emergency Services Director Joseph Theobald. “We encourage all residents and visitors to sign up for OC Alert in order to be prepared should an emergency occur.”
