Automated Alert System

The Municipality of Mille-Isles acquired an automated alert system (AAS) to quickly and efficiently reach the population in emergency situations. This system immediately sends a voice message, a SMS (text message) or an email according to your preferences, during a disaster or an emergency situation.

A simple gesture to ensure your own safety, that of your family and the protection of your property.

Register

What is an emergency situation?

  • Flooding;
  • Wildfire;
  • Land movement;
  • Tornado;
  • Transport accident involving hazardous materials;
  • Major building fire;
  • Spill or leak of a product posing a health hazard;
  • Containment or evacuation notice.

How will you be alerted?

  • The automated alert system will send voice messages, text messages or emails to the phone numbers and emails you have registered according to your preferences;
  • When you pick up the phone and the system receives a sound from you (e.g., hello), the message will start after a few seconds, so don’t hang up;
  • Each number receives three call attempts unless you can leave a message on a voice mailbox before the fifth ring.

Registration process:

Click here to obtain the AAS registration process.

What you need to know when you register:

  • The contact information registered on the AAS will not be used for telemarketing purposes or sold;
  • It is possible to enter multiple phone numbers (home, cell and work), specifying the order in which you wish to be reached;
  • Fixed (landline) phones are eligible for voice messages, and cell phones are eligible for voice messages as well as SMS (text messages);
  • Signing up is easy and only takes a few minutes!

Do you know anyone who doesn't have an Internet connection?

  • Register this person yourself if they request it;

or

  • Ask this person to call the municipal office to register by dialing 450-438-2958, Ext. 2600.

Why register to the AAS?

  • Essential: Urgent situations that require to reach you instantly are events that pose a threat to your safety.
  • Precise: The AAS allows to target a specific area depending on the situation. For example, for a flood or a wildfire, it will be possible to transmit a message in a neighbourhood or in certain streets affected by the disaster.
  • Practical: Wherever you are, you will be informed by the means of communication of your choice.

If you have any questions, please contact Chrystine Slight, administrative technician at 450-438-2958, Ext. 2600 or by email at cslight@mille-isles.ca.