DEARBORN – Dearborn residents can now receive text updates from the city under a new service made possible by TextMyGov.
The city will utilize the program to send localized text updates to subscribed users in Dearborn about neighborhood updates, like water services, leaf collection, trash pickup, road closures and city-sponsored events.
TextMyGov is a contracted service that supports municipalities in sending SMS text notifications directly to subscribers in set geographic areas. Dearborn residents can sign up to receive text updates by texting “DEARBORN” to 91896. To opt out of receiving texts, subscribers may text “STOP” to the same number.
Users will not receive text messages concerning severe weather and emergencies. The city will continue to communicate about both through its Nixle service. Nixle, like TextMyGov, is a free service that residents can sign up for to receive timely text alerts from the Police and Fire departments.
To sign up for Nixle alerts, residents may text their ZIP code to 888777.
Messaging and data rates apply for those who register for the TextMyGov service at Dearborn.gov/TextMyGov. More information on terms and the program’s privacy policy is available at Dearborn.gov/SMSPrivacyPolicy.
“The implementation of TextMyGov underscores our dedication to strengthening connections with residents and adding to the ways we provide instant information,” Mayor Abdullah Hammoud said.
For more information or assistance signing up for TextMyGov and Nixle alerts, contact the city at 311 or go to Dearborn.gov/Contact.