Best Community Alerts Apps

PulsePoint Respond

Building informed communities

Free

This app connects to 911 to alert you about local emergencies, including cardiac events requiring CPR. It also provides notifications for other community incidents like fires and floods, and allows you to monitor live dispatch radio. It's designed to build informed and responsive communities.

Everbridge

For Everbridge & Nixle Alerts

Free

Receive critical alerts and important community updates directly on your mobile device from public safety agencies and your employer or university. Stay informed about emergencies, crime advisories, and organizational announcements.

Neighbors by Ring

Join the Neighborhood

Free

Stay informed about local safety with real-time updates from your community, news, and public safety agencies. Connect with neighbors to share information and build safer neighborhoods together.

Savvy Citizen

Local events and notifications

Free

Stay informed about local happenings with community-driven alerts and event listings. Customize notification preferences via push, text, or email. Access real-time updates from your municipality or county.

Spectrum News: Local Stories

Daily Updates & Weather Alerts

Free

Get personalized local news, weather forecasts, and community information. Watch live news streams, read articles, listen to podcasts, and receive breaking news alerts tailored to your location. Available to Spectrum subscribers with a free trial for non-subscribers.

Smart911

by Rave Wireless, Inc.

Free

Enhance emergency preparedness by creating a Safety Profile to share vital household information with 9-1-1. Receive targeted emergency alerts for weather, traffic, and public safety events.

Howl: Community Chat and News

Local neighbors, news, events

Free

Connect with your local community through authentic digital neighborhood experiences. Discover nearby people, news, and events to make your routines more efficient and stay informed about your town.

MobilePatrol: Public Safety

by Appriss Insights LLC

Free

Access critical safety information, news, and alerts for your community. Receive updates from public safety agencies and law enforcement, report local issues, and view public records like sex offender registries and most wanted lists.

CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio

Dispatch audio & alerts

Free

This app monitors first-responder audio using AI to summarize and map potential public safety incidents. Users can view an interactive map, listen to live dispatch audio, and receive customized alerts for events like wildfires or police activity.

Stocktwits: Trading Community

Stocks, Finance, & Crypto Chat

Free

Connect with millions of investors and traders to discuss markets in real-time. Access professional analysis, market sentiment, trending stocks, and trading ideas. Follow your favorite assets and stay informed about market trends and earnings.

Heads Up Community

by Network Innovation Solutions Corp.

Free

Receive critical alerts and important information directly from trusted local authorities. This system delivers timely updates on events like accidents, school closures, or severe weather, keeping you informed and safer. It prioritizes user privacy by not requiring personal information or using geolocation.

OURCU Alerts

Our Community Credit Union

Free

Manage your debit and credit card accounts on your iPhone. Check balances, transfer funds between accounts, and customize alerts for your financial activity. Use this app alongside the mobile banking app for enhanced card management.

myAlerts

Stay Informed, Stay Safe

Free

Receive critical emergency alerts, severe weather warnings, and community updates for your important locations. Stay informed about public safety incidents and local advisories to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.