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COMMISSIONER MARIA RODRIGUEZ ITEM #2: DISCUSSION AND REQUEST FOR UPDATE FROM CITY ADMINISTRATION REGARDING EMERGENCY AND OPT-IN TEXT MESSAGING SERVICES.
Summary Explanation and Background
1. Commissioner Rodriguez requests an update from city administration regarding the emergency notification and opt-in text messaging services currently available to residents of the City of Pines.
2. Based on the results of the recent community poll and multiple conversations with residents and on the dais, Commissioner Rodriguez requests an overview of the city’s current communication and notification tools used to inform residents.
3. The discussion should include:
• Current emergency and non-emergency text messaging and alert services available to residents.
• How residents can opt in to receive text message notifications.
• The types of information and alerts communicated through these services.
• When and under what circumstances the services are activated or utilized; and
4. Any planned or potential enhancements to the city’s resident notification and communication systems.