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If you wish to subscribe to SMS text messages only, text your zip code to 38276. These alerts are provided free of charge, however standard text messaging rates and other charges may apply.

Adding your address will allow tailoring so you do not receive alerts that don’t pertain to your geographical area. Please provide your address and preferred method(s) of contact. In addition to receiving information on your wireless device, you may also receive notification on your land telephone line (if you have one) depending on the type of incident or event. This list is not meant to be all inclusive, and demonstrates that this system will not be used for routine information. Non-emergency alerts could include significant transportation problems with prolonged impacts or significant ongoing police or fire activity. A Lower Paxton Township police detective was justified in using deadly force when he shot and killed a 20-year-old who pointed a gun at a police officer and ran from authorities. Emergency Alerts could be related to specific hazards that require some kind of action be taken such as evacuation, shelter in place, boil water orders, etc.

The system is intended to be used for emergency alerts, as well as non-emergency incidents that may have significant impacts to residents. It is important that we collect this contact information because many households no longer utilize traditional land-based telephone lines. The Township of Lower Paxton is able to send you emergency alerts via text message, email, pager, or voice mail (in extreme cases), based on your preferences.

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