The City of Summit has transitioned to the Rave Mobile Safety Smart911 emergency alert system. Through Smart911, the city aims to enhance its emergency communications and provide a valuable tool for residents, members of the business community and first responders in emergency situations.

The new notifications system promises to deliver accurate, timely, and comprehensive alerts, tailored to fit individual needs and situations. The City of Summit previously used Swift Reach Network for emergency notifications until the system was acquired by Rave Mobile Safety. Citizens will now be required to opt-in to the new Smart911 system at https://www.cityofsummit.org/smart911 to continue to receive alerts. New subscribers should create a Smart911 profile online at https://www.smart911.com/smart911/ref/login.action?pa=summitnj or download the Smart911 app from the App Store or Google Play.

The City of Summit strongly encourages all residents and businesses to create a Smart911 profile. Having a profile not only ensures that individuals receive emergency alerts but also helps emergency services to respond more effectively by providing them with crucial medical and location information.

The City of Summit will hold several community workshops for people needing assistance with Smart911 signup: 

GRACE Cares Fair
Thursday, October 5
11AM to 1PM, 4PM to 7PM
Summit Community Center
100 Morris Avenue

General Signup Assistance
Wednesday, October 11
5PM to 7PM
Police Department lobby, City Hall
512 Springfield Avenue

Assistance for Seniors
Thursday, October 12
10AM to 11AM
SAGE

Friday, October 13
1PM to 2PM
Summit Community Center
100 Morris Avenue

Monday, October 16
2PM to 3PM
Vito Gallo Building - Senior Housing
12 Chestnut Street

For questions about the new emergency alert system, please contact pressoffice@cityofsummit.org or visit City of Summit’s Emergency Management webpage.