Press Release
For Immediate Release
February 10, 2026
Contact:
Jennifer Rose
Press Secretary, Office of Mayor
Paul K. Pernerewski, Jr.
Email: Jrose@waterburyct.org
City of
Waterbury Launches Alert Waterbury Emergency and Community Notification
System
(Waterbury, CT) The
City of Waterbury has launched Alert Waterbury, a new emergency and community
notification system designed to provide residents with timely, reliable
information directly from the city.
During the water
main break incidents in October and again in December of 2025, it became clear
that the city needed a faster and more direct way to communicate with residents
during large scale disruptions, said Mayor Paul K. Pernerewski Jr. Alert
Waterbury was developed in response to those experiences and will allow us to
share accurate, timely information not only during emergencies, but also for
important city updates, service changes, and community notifications.
Alert Waterbury is
the city s official notification platform and is used to communicate quickly
and efficiently about situations that impact the Waterbury community.
Notifications are sent only to registered users. Signing up for Alert Waterbury
is free and voluntary. Residents may choose how they receive notifications by
phone call, text message, or email, and can select the types of alerts they
wish to receive.
During the sign up
process, residents may opt in to one or more alert categories, including:
Public
Safety and City Operations
Updates that affect public safety, mobility, access, or critical
infrastructure, such as snow bans, road closures, public safety advisories,
water service interruptions, extreme weather protocols, and the opening or
closure of warming centers or shelters.
City
Services and Operational Changes
Information related to changes in city services and schedules, including office
closures, trash and recycling collection changes, seasonal services, and
departmental schedule adjustments.
City News,
Events, and Community Information
Updates that help residents stay informed and engaged, including city
announcements, public meetings, tax reminders, library and recreation programs,
cultural events, and community initiatives.
Resident privacy is
a priority. Contact information provided through Alert Waterbury is used solely
for official City of Waterbury communications, is not shared or sold, and is
managed through a secure notification system.
Residents can sign
up for Alert Waterbury by visiting:
https://waterburyct.org/alerts
Once registered,
users may update their contact information and notification preferences at any
time.
For questions about
Alert Waterbury or for assistance with signing up, residents may call 311 or
(203) 597-3444.
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