Winchester Launches State-of-the-Art Emergency Alert System to Enhance Community Safety

WINCHESTER, CT — The Town of Winchester announces the implementation of a new comprehensive emergency notification system powered by Everbridge, the leading critical event management platform. This system enhancement aligns Winchester with Connecticut's statewide CT Alert program, providing residents with immediate access to critical emergency information and alerts.

"The safety of our residents is our top priority," said Paul Harrington Town Manager. "By implementing Everbridge, we're ensuring that every resident can stay informed during emergencies and receive timely updates about situations that affect our community."

The Everbridge system offers Winchester residents:

• Multi-channel alerts via text message, email, phone calls, and mobile app notifications
 • Real-time emergency updates and severe weather warnings
 • Critical community announcements
 • Customizable notification preferences
 

Residents can register for alerts by visiting: https://member.everbridge.net/index/88718455078978. 

Registration is free, and users can customize their notification preferences and update contact information at any time.

The new system is part of Connecticut's unified emergency communication network, which enables seamless coordination between state and local authorities during critical events. Through Everbridge's advanced platform, Winchester officials can now target communications to specific neighborhoods or the entire community, ensuring relevant information reaches affected residents quickly and efficiently.

"Whether it's a severe weather event, public safety emergency, or important community update, this system gives us the tools to keep our community informed and safe," added Paul Harrington Town Manager. "We strongly encourage all residents to register and take advantage of this free service."

The Everbridge platform has proven its reliability across Connecticut, currently serving as the backbone of the state's CT Alert program. The system processes billions of communications annually and has been instrumental in managing critical events worldwide, from natural disasters to public safety incidents.

For more information about Winchester's emergency notification system or to register for alerts, visit https://member.everbridge.net/index/88718455078978.