Launch SCAN alert system to send emergency notifications to residents
Resolution Resolution No. 78-05
In Plain English
The police department wants to start using a new alert system called SCAN to send messages during emergencies and other situations. Residents would receive notifications about things like severe weather, road closures, or public safety incidents. If approved, the city joins the growing number of communities using digital alerts to keep people informed.
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