New emergency notification system launches

Residents are being urged to caution after the GRCA issued flood warnings in Cambridge. (Feb. 17, 2018)

The Region of Waterloo, local municipalities and Waterloo Regional Police have created a new emergency notification system.

Residents who sign up for Alert Waterloo Region, or AlertWR, will receive important safety messages during local large-scale emergencies.

That includes flooding, severe weather or significant power outages.

Notifications will be sent by phone, text or email.

Users can choose to be notified about a specific location such as their home, work or child’s school.

Anyone can sign up for the service at www.AlertWR.ca.