[chambernews] Critical Event Alert

[Karen Amundson (Chamber)]

Dear Members,
    In the past, there was a telephone calling tree in the area, whereby 
you members would be alerted by one another if someone was in town 
passing bad checks, shoplifting, and the like. We'd like to start 
something like it up again, but in a bit more of a tech/savvy way.
    This is how it would work: If a "critical event" was going on in the 
area and the sheriff's department was alerted, everyone on the alert 
list would be either text messaged or emailed (or both) to become aware 
of the incident. These alerts would be screened so that you wouldn't be 
unduly bothered - and they would be sent directly from the sheriff's 
department.
    What I'm finding out is- who of you would be interested in getting 
involved in this? It would be easy to sign up and also easy to get 
un-signed up if you decided it wasn't for you. We would send you a form 
that you would fill out and fax to the sheriff's department and be 
entered into the email database. On the form, you would give your cell 
phone number and/or your email address.
    Of course, your information would all be kept private. You would 
only be alerted if/when there is an incident.

As Stefan says, "Santa's not the only one coming to town!" and we must 
be on our toes.
Jeff Anderson at the sheriff's department is working on putting this 
together for our chamber members. I think that it's a really good idea. 
And it's free.
 
Please send me your thoughts.
Thank you.

Karen.
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