Emergency Notification System
Voyent Alert!
Voyent Alert! is the official emergency notification system for the District of Tofino. This platform delivers timely alerts and critical information during emergencies via text messages, emails, phone calls, and mobile app notifications.
How It Works:
- Real-time Updates: Stay informed of emergencies impacting Tofino.
- Custom Notifications: Receive location-based alerts tailored to your needs.
- Multi-Platform Communication: Alerts are sent via SMS, email, voice calls, and the Voyent Alert! app.
How to Sign Up: Register for Voyent Alert! to ensure you receive emergency notifications.
Privacy and Security: Your personal information is protected and will only be used for emergency notifications.
Potential Limitations
Although Voyent Alert! provides timely notifications, there are situations where alerts may not be issued immediately.
Specifically, in the event of a significant local earthquake with intense shaking, local authorities might not be able to issue an alert through Voyent Alert! promptly.
If you experience prolonged, strong shaking, move to higher ground immediately after the shaking has stopped.
Do not wait for an official tsunami alert, as tsunami waves can arrive within minutes following a major earthquake.
Additional Ways to Stay Informed
While Voyent Alert! is a valuable tool, it should not be the sole source of emergency information. Residents and visitors should also:
- Bookmark the District of Tofino’s Emergency Information page
- Follow the District of Tofino on Facebook and Instagram
- Subscribe to the District of Tofino Digital Newsletter