Emergency Communications

During storms and winter weather, we have many ways of reaching out to residents with information – townwide emails, the school automated phone messages to students’ families, Facebook, television and radio, the town website, and more. CT Alert ENS uses the state’s Enhanced 9-1-1 database for location-based notifications to the public for emergencies. The state database includes only traditional wire-line telephone numbers in the state (the “land line” phone you may still have in your home).

In addition to these methods, you are encouraged to sign up for the SAFER CHESTER Emergency Alert Program. You can do this directly at www.ctalert.gov, use the link on the Town website at www.chesterct.org, or call Jenny in the Selectman’s office at 860-526-0013 x202 if you need further assistance. This notification program is powered by Everbridge and enables us to keep you informed and provide you with critical, local, and time-sensitive emergency information. To register, simply specify how you’d like to receive the information: home, mobile, business phones, email or text messages. You may also list up to three additional locations in the state for which you want to receive alert, including the town where you work or children attend school. Please help us to protect you and keep you informed by signing up for this free service. Also, please remember to sign up for the Townwide email by sending your email address to Jenny at adminassistant@chesterct.org. In an emergency situation, we want to make sure you have the information necessary to keep you safe – please help us reach you!