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El Paso-Teller County 9-1-1 Authority Partners With ReachWell To Deliver Emergency Alerts In Multiple Languages

The El Paso-Teller County 9-1-1 Authority is proud to announce its partnership with ReachWell to bolster Peak Alerts, the alert and warning system utilized by 9-1-1 centers in El Paso and Teller County

El Paso/Teller County - The El Paso-Teller County 9-1-1 Authority is proud to announce its partnership with ReachWell to bolster Peak Alerts, the alert and warning system utilized by 9-1-1 centers in El Paso and Teller County.


Through this collaboration, all Peak Alerts will seamlessly integrate with the ReachWell app, allowing users to access critical alerts in their preferred language. The ReachWell app makes emergency alerts available in more than 130 languages, ensuring that emergency information reaches diverse communities effectively.


The ReachWell app offers a user-friendly experience. It does not require a user to create an account or provide personal information to receive emergency alerts. Available for download on the App Store and Google Play, the ReachWell app equips users with essential information during emergencies.


To receive Peak Alerts via the ReachWell app, users can follow these three simple steps:

1. Download the ReachWell App wherever you download apps or visit rwell.us/ElPasoCO and accept push notifications

2. Select Preferred Language

3. Add Peak Alerts While the ReachWell app enhances accessibility to emergency alerts, the El Paso-Teller County 9-1-1 Authority wants to stress the importance of maintaining multiple communication channels during crises. Residents are encouraged to register for Peak Alerts at PeakAlerts.org to receive alerts via text message, phone call, and email, in addition to using the ReachWell app.


To learn more about ReachWell® visit www.reachwellapp.com 



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