What types of information can I receive via Alert Bowie 2.0?
• Emergency alerts:
o Automated severe weather warnings
o Emergency situations – i.e. hazmat incident, evacuation notice, natural disaster
• Public Safety Notices:
o Traffic problems in Bowie
o Police Department alerts – crime alerts, missing persons, etc.
o Health alerts
• Bowie E-News:
o Bowie News Flash (monthly summary of news & upcoming events)
o Bowie Spotlight
o Bowie Senior Newsletter
o City Council Actions
o City government closings/service interruptions
o Job vacancies
o Neighborhood specific news
o Pet Pickup Notices
o Skate Park News

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1. What is Alert Bowie 2.0?
2. What are some of the features of Alert Bowie 2.0?
3. Why should I sign up for Alert Bowie 2.0?
4. How does Alert Bowie 2.0 work?
5. What types of information can I receive via Alert Bowie 2.0?
6. Can I choose what information I receive from Alert Bowie 2.0?
7. What are my options for receiving alerts?
8. How will the City of Bowie use Alert Bowie 2.0?
9. Who sends alerts?
10. I'm interested! How do I register for Alert Bowie 2.0?
11. Why do I need to provide an address?
12. Who can register for Alert Bowie 2.0?
13. Can I receive alerts from other parts of the region?
14. Will my contact information be shared with others?
15. What if my phone number(s) or email address(es) change?
16. I no longer wish to receive alerts. How do I disable my account?
17. Is there an app for Alert Bowie 2.0?
18. How much does Alert Bowie 2.0 cost?
19. What are automated weather alerts?
20. What is the Quiet Time feature?
21. What is the difference between a watch, warning and advisory?
22. What number will show up when you send me a text message? What number will show up when you call me? What address will email notifications come from?
23. Why do I get weather alerts in the middle of the night?
24. Why do I get weather alerts via a phone call?
25. Who do I contact if I have problems, questions or comments?