New County-wide Public Safety Initiative
Monroe County Executive Adam Bello joined Rochester Mayor Malik Evans, Sheriff Todd Baxter, the Monroe County Department of Public Safety, and local emergency responders on November 17 to launch MonroeAlert, a new county-wide initiative designed to keep residents informed and safe through real-time notifications.
MonroeAlert uses the Everbridge platform to deliver instant alerts via text message, email, phone call, or mobile app about critical situations, including impacts due to severe weather, public safety incidents, travel restrictions, and shelter information – tailored to each resident’s immediate area.
“Keeping our community safe means keeping our community informed,” said County Executive Bello. “MonroeAlert is a powerful new tool that can deliver life-saving information directly to residents in multiple formats to make sure everyone gets the message. Thank you to our Public Safety team, Sheriff Baxter, and our emergency responders for working together on innovative ways to leverage technology to protect our residents.”
Monroe County Sheriff Todd K. Baxter said, “MonroeAlert strengthens our ability to keep our citizens in the know, in real-time, whether it’s an emergency, a road closure, weather-related warning, or important public safety information. This proactive tool allows our first responders to tend to those in the greatest need of assistance first, in the event of a critical emergency, with the ability to register functional needs, such as power dependency for life-support equipment. I strongly encourage everyone to sign up and stay connected, so together we can protect and support one another.”
MonroeAlert will also provide notifications in multiple languages and include ASL-compatible alerts, ensuring accessibility for all residents. Community members can also register their access and functional needs, such as power dependence for life support equipment and mobility impairment.
County residents are encouraged to sign up today at monroecounty.gov/monroealert or download the Everbridge app and search “MonroeAlert” to receive alerts and stay connected to critical safety information.
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