The City of Avondale is gearing up to run a citywide test of its Avondale Alert Emergency System, set for Wednesday, September 25. This exercise forms part of the city's dedication to enhancing its response to emergencies and coincides with Emergency Preparedness Month. The announcement comes via a recent press release that details the Office of Public Safety/Emergency Management's role in spearheading the test in collaboration with multiple departments.
For residents wondering what to expect, Avondale has put out a call for all registered users of the alert system to look out for a test notification, which will come through as a text message, email, or voice message with the header *** TEST TEST TEST ***, as per the City of Avondale. The objective here is to fully verify the community's ability to be properly alerted in the event of a real crisis. It's a chance to not only ensure that people are reached swiftly but also to make certain that the systems at play function just as designed.
For those still on the outside looking in, the City encourages any remaining residents and employees to sign up for the Avondale Alert. By doing so, individuals stand to gain access to urgent geo-targeted updates relating to weather, traffic, and other emergency scenarios. Plus, the alert system offers the option to provide specific household information to aid emergency responders in a more targeted and individualized manner.
In a statement obtained by the City of Avondale's news release, the City stresses the importance of readiness, "Don’t wait until an emergency happens! Sign up for Avondale Alert today." Interested parties can head to www.avondaleaz.gov/ALERT to enroll. Additional resources and information on how to better prepare for emergencies can be found on Avondale's official website dedicated to preparedness.
