Redondo, neighboring cities abandon Nixle Alerts for AlertsSB

Nixle Alerts adopted by the City of Redondo Beach in 2014 is being replaced by AlertSB. Easy Reader file photo

Nixle Alerts adopted by the City of Redondo Beach in 2014 is being replaced by AlertSB. Easy Reader file photo

Nixle Alerts, the system long used by South Bay cities to send emergency notifications to residents, is being replaced by Alert SB. The transition is expected to take about six months. Residents who are currently receiving Nixle Alerts will have their numbers moved to AlertSB. But residents are  encourage to re-register with AlertsSB so the new system will have their names and locations.

AlertSB notifications include public safety, traffic and public works. Cities may also use the system to advise residents of community events. Residents can choose to receive the notifications by text, email, cell phone or landline. The 13 participating cities are El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Palos Verdes Estates,  Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills Estates. Rolling Hills, Inglewood. Torrance, Gardena, Hawthorne, and Lomita. 

For more information about the program, visit www.alertsouthbay.com or email info@alertsouthbay.com.

To receive alerts: Text ALERTSB to 888777; download the Everbridge App from the App Store or visit member.everbridge.net/index/311578402488335#/login. ER

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