The City of Oak Park uses several tools to notify residents quickly during emergencies. These alerts may include weather warnings, public safety announcements, utility disruptions, snow emergencies, road closures and other time sensitive updates.

OakAlert

OakAlert is Oakland County’s emergency notification system. It provides alerts for severe weather and county level emergencies.

How to enroll:
Visit OakAlert to register and receive notifications.

Robocalls

The city uses recorded phone messages to share emergency announcements with residents. Robocalls are issued during urgent or time sensitive situations.

How to enroll:
Visit the city’s Robocalls sign up page.

Text Message Notifications

Residents can receive emergency text messages on their mobile phones. A phone capable of receiving text messages is required.

How to enroll:
Visit the city’s Text Message Notifications sign up page, or
Text: ENROLLTEXTMSG to 22828

Website Emergency Alerts

During emergencies, the city’s website will display a browser-based alert at the top of the home page. Alerts may include weather warnings, snow emergencies, traffic updates, construction notices and public safety announcements.
These notifications appear automatically when an alert is active.

eBlasts

The city sends eBlast email notifications to share news, emergency updates and important information. Messages may include weather alerts, power outage information, street closures, public safety notices and monthly event calendars.
eBlasts are readable on computers, tablets and mobile devices.

How to enroll:
Visit the Community eBlast sign-up page.

Follow Us On Facebook

The city uses Facebook (@CityofOakPark) to communicate real time updates, including weather alerts, snow emergencies, construction notices, road closures, public safety concerns and other announcements.
If you use Facebook, follow our page to receive updates in your newsfeed.