The City of Northglenn will start a new texting system on May 8 to inform residents about city happenings via their mobile phones.
TextMyGov is intended to keep residents informed about street closures, water line breaks, upcoming events, city council meetings and other events, according to a city news release.
Residents who get an initial text from Northglenn 91896 and do not want the information coming to their phones, can simply reply “stop.”
People who do not get an initial text invitation can opt-in at any time, the news release states.
The news release states that type of text messages residents can receive include general information about the city, city council business, arts and culture and recreation and events.
Residents sign up by texting a specific phase to 91896:
- General – To receive all text notifications the city sends out, including all the categories below, text “Northglenn” to 91896.
- Utilities – For notifications like road closures, water line breaks, construction projects, and trash services, text “Northglenn Utilities” to 91896.
- City Council – for a heads up on Council meetings, public hearings, and local government issues, text “Northglenn Council” to 91896.
- Arts & Culture – Want to know about upcoming shows, auditions, exhibits, new public art and more? Text “Northglenn Arts” to 91896.
- Recreation – Registration dates, program specials, closures and tourneys will be sent to those that text “Northglenn Rec” to 91896.
- Events – For information about the Food Truck Carnival, Pirate Fest, Dancing Through the Decades, and Summer Concerts/Movies? Text “Northglenn Events” to 91896 for reminders.
The system will not replace Adams County’s CodeRed emergency notification system.
Anyone can sign up to get notifications from the city, including non-residents, said city spokeswoman Diana Wilson.
“We are promoting it to residents, but I am sure some of the lists will attract subscribers from surrounding areas,” Wilson said via email.