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1. What Alert & Warning System is used in the City & County of Broomfield?

LookoutAlert is the official emergency notification system of the City and County of Broomfield, through a regional collaborative of Jefferson County and the City of Westminster. The City and County of Broomfield is moving the mass emergency notification system to the Smart911 platform, which provides enhanced capabilities. You can receive free alerts from the City and County of Broomfield via text message, email, and/or voice message at Broomfield.org/LookoutAlert.

2. What is the difference between an Emergency Notification and Severe Weather Notification?

• Public Safety Notification: Only initiated if there is an immediate risk to your health or safety and immediate actions are needed.
• Severe Weather Notification: Notifications sent directly from the National Weather Service. You must OPT-IN to receive these alerts.

These alerts may be based on location or subscription opt-in.

3. Where can I get a copy of the Residents' Preparedness Guide?

The Residents' Preparedness Guide is available for download. 

4. How do I sign up for Emergency Notifications?

LookoutAlert is the official emergency notification system of the City and County of Broomfield, through a regional collaborative of Jefferson County and the City of Westminster. The City and County of Broomfield is moving the mass emergency notification system to the Smart911 platform, which provides enhanced capabilities. You can receive free alerts from the City and County of Broomfield via text message, email, and/or voice message.

Find information on the service and how to sign up at Broomfield.org/LookoutAlert.