Instructions to Sign Up
Follow the Link to Sign Up Online: City of Ballinger Emergency Alert System
The City of Ballinger has subscribed to an Emergency Alert System with Nixle. If you would like to receive up-to-the-minute updates from the City of Ballinger, Police Department and Fire Department by email and cell phone.
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It’s Free – It’s Safe
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Stay informed about
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Missing Persons
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Road Closures
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Health and Safety Alerts
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Weather Alerts
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Serious Crimes and More
You choose the information you want, delivered at no cost, by text message, email, and the web.
To quickly opt-in for Text Messages
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Text COBTX to 888777.
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You may also text Zip Code “76821” for more options.
To Register Online
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Go to nixle.com
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Click “Sign Up”
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Enter your information in the spaces provided.
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Enter an email address and cell phone number where you would like to receive messages.
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Click “I Accept. Sign me up!”
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Enter your home address to receive local messages.
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Share Nixle with your family and friends.
To Customize Your Settings
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Log in at nixle.com
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Click “Locations” tab
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Click “Add New Location” to add addresses in your town or around the country. Do your relatives live out of the area? Keep track of what’s happening near your loved ones and the places you work, live, or visit.
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Click “Settings” tab
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Select a location from the left-hand menu and subscribe to receive messages from each agency by checking the “Subscribe” option. Adjust which messages by priority level are sent to your email and/or cell phone. Please note you must opt-in to receive messages from non-public safety agencies.
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