Lacombe County adopts Voyent Alert! to enhance community safety

Lacombe County is excited to announce the implementation of Voyent Alert!, a new multi-purpose communication service designed to keep our community informed and safe. Residents can now sign up for timely, personalized notifications about fire bans, fire restrictions and fire advisories, as well as construction notifications, critical events, ensuring they stay aware and prepared for emergencies.

Voyent Alert! is an innovative alerting system that delivers critical information on emergencies, including severe weather, changes in fire risk levels, road closures, public health notifications, and other important community updates. Using location-based technology, Voyent Alert! delivers personalized alerts relevant to each resident, ensuring they receive the information they need, when they need it. 

“Keeping residents informed is essential to building a safe and resilient community,” said Reeve John Ireland. “Voyent Alert! gives Lacombe County a reliable and modern way to share timely information with residents, whether it’s related to emergency situations or important day-to-day updates. We encourage everyone to sign up and take advantage of this valuable service.”

By using Voyent Alert!, Lacombe County is taking a proactive step to ensure the safety and security of its residents. We encourage everyone to sign up and take advantage of this valuable tool.

“During emergencies and high-risk conditions such as fire bans or extreme weather, timely and accurate information can make a real difference,” said Manager of Fire & Emergency Management Dave Bain. “Voyent Alert! allows us to quickly share critical updates that help residents stay aware, prepared, and safe. This tool strengthens our ability to communicate when it matters most.”

How to Sign Up

Signing up for Voyent Alert! is simple, free, and takes less than a minute. Residents can receive notifications via:

• Mobile App: Download the Voyent Alert! app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
• Text Message: Register to receive SMS alerts.
• Email: Sign up to get email notifications.
• Voice Call: Opt in to receive voice alerts on your landline.

To register, visit www.lacombecounty.com/alert and follow the easy steps to create your account. Be sure to customize your notification settings to receive alerts that matter most to you.

Privacy and Security 

Lacombe County values the privacy and security of its residents. Personal information collected through Voyent Alert! is protected and will only be used for the purposes of sending alerts. Residents can be assured that their information will not be shared with third parties and will remain confidential.

For more information about Voyent Alert! or to register, please visit www.lacombecounty.com/alert or contact Nicole Plewis at 403-782-6601 or email nplewis@lacombecounty.com.