Emergency Notification and Communications
The Haines Borough uses several mechanisms to notify residents of pending or active emergency events;
1. Nixle - The Haines Borough Police Department has partnered with Nixle to implement its Community Notification System to alert residents in real-time for localized emergency situations and relevant community advisories. This service is free to the public (text messaging rates may apply from your cell service provider).
As a Haines resident, there are several simple ways to register:
a. Text 99827 (your zipcode) to 888777 from your mobile phone
b. Go to the Haines Borough PD Nixle Page and select SIGN UP- http://local.nixle.com/haines-borough-police-department/
c. Sign Up with a new account or using your Facebook account login at- https://local.nixle.com/register/
Watch a two-minute sign-up tutorial
Once registered, residents will receive a confirmation text to their mobile device or email. Residents may also customize their alert settings by going to www.nixle.com and customizing their User Profile.
2. Facebook - After initial warning messages and updates are released via NIXLE, additional messaging may also be released on the Borough's Facebook account.
3. Outdoor Warning Sirens - There is an Outdoor Warning Siren placed at the Haines Borough Public Safety Building. This siren is tested daily at 12 pm.
The Haines Borough recently received a $61,000 grant from NOAA for a new emergency siren...more to come.