Register for Community Alerts Using Nixle

Step 1.Keep in mind

This mass communication hub, offered through Nixle, is built exclusively for local governments to provide secure, reliable and relevant information. 

More than 8,000 governmental agencies, fire and police departments, schools and hospitals across the country use the Nixle notification system. 

Step 2.Gather your information

The only info you'll need is your:

• Cell phone number
• Email address
• Zip code
• Preferred language

Step 3.Register for Nixle Alerts Online

Registering online takes less than 2 minutes.

Register for Nixle Alerts

Step 4.Confirmation

After you register, you'll get a confirmation notification. Once you get this, you're all set to receive alerts.

Step 1.Keep in mind

This mass communication hub, offered through Nixle, is built exclusively for local governments to provide secure, reliable and relevant information. 

More than 8,000 governmental agencies, fire and police departments, schools and hospitals across the country use the Nixle notification system. 

Step 2.Sign up for citywide Nixle Alerts

Text GrandRapids to 888777.

Step 3.Sign up for Nixle Alerts within your zip code only

Text your zip code to 888777.

Step 4.Confirmation text

You'll get a confirmation text confirming your registration.