The City of Boulder launched a new webpage today that will announce public safety information about ongoing or emergent incidents, which had previously only been announced on the city’s social media accounts. The incidents that will be reported on this site are localized or do not rise to the level of the activation of the Emergency Operations Center. The use of the webpage will start with the next incident.
The information will be provided in reverse-chronological order with dates and times of each posting. The city said that the webpage will give community members a place to go on the city’s website if they become aware of an incident they wish to follow without having to utilize social media.
“Social media is constantly changing, and the city recognizes that emerging societal factors are affecting our community's interest in and ability to use third-party platforms,” said Sarah Huntley, director of Communications and Engagement. “Our digital and public safety teams have been following this trend carefully, and we’re taking several concrete steps to make more information readily available to those who want it.”
The City of Boulder also announced today that it plans to implement a city information mobile app later this year, which will “allow the city to share awareness-type public safety messaging when specific incidents are occurring.”
