Chippewa Valley Times

The City of Eau Claire has announced the launch of Alert Eau Claire, a vital service aimed at providing residents with essential alerts and emergency notifications. Jasmine Dutton, Risk Manager for the City of Eau Claire, emphasized the importance of subscribing to these notifications, stating, “By subscribing to Alert Eau Claire, residents are directly connected to essential alerts and emergency notifications.”

Alert Eau Claire offers a range of notification options, including text, phone call (cell and/or landline), and email. Dutton highlighted the significance of these alerts, noting that they come from various important entities such as Eau Claire Fire & Rescue, Eau Claire Police Department, the City Community Services Department, and the National Weather Service. These notifications are crucial for individuals to stay safe and take necessary precautions during hazardous or emergency situations.

Residents who were previously enrolled in the Rave Alert notifications from Eau Claire County will continue to receive messages through Alert Eau Claire. Dutton urged all residents, business owners, students, and frequent visitors to the city to register for these life-saving notices, emphasizing that Alert Eau Claire should be a part of every family's Disaster Preparedness Plan.

To sign up for Alert Eau Claire notifications, individuals can visit EauClaireWI.gov/AlertEauClaire or register online at EauClaireWI.gov/AlertEC-Register. For those already registered, logging in can be done at EauClaireWI.gov/AlertEC-LogIn. Additionally, registration can be completed by texting "AlertEauClaire" to 67283.

For more information or media inquiries about Alert Eau Claire, individuals can contact Jasmine Dutton, Risk Manager for the City of Eau Claire, at 715-839-4942. It is important to note that message and data rates may apply depending on the provider and phone services used.