Alert Maple Ridge is the City's hub for major City alerts. Sign up to receive notifications related to emergencies like wildfires, floods, storms and other hazards in the community. We also share facility and program/service impacts such as pool closures, road work and traffic impacts.
During an emergency event, it is important to get information that is trusted, accurate and timely. If you need to shelter in place or evacuate, these notifications will give you the info you need to keep yourself and your family safe. Registration is free, simple and anonymous. You can choose how you would like to receive alerts, either through a mobile app, email or text message.
Get the App*
Mobile App Users: Download and install Voyent Alert! from the Google Play or Apple app stores.
*Optional and not required to use Alert Maple Ridge
Personalized Communications
Get critical information such as the distance and direction from an incident, and preferred evacuation routes from your followed locations may be provided.
Follow Multiple Locations
Create and follow multiple locations such as “Kids School” or “Mom's House”. Any event or communication related to your followed locations will be forwarded to you along your preferred communication channel.
Communications Your Way
Receive alerts over a wide variety of communication channels including mobile apps, text/SMS alerting, email or voice dial. You can register for one or more communication channels.
Choose Your Topics
Select day-to-day alert topics such as City Hall, general service impacts, Greg Moore Youth Centre, Hammond Outdoor Pool, Maple Ridge Leisure Centre, online service impacts, parks and spray parks, road work traffic and closures, and sport fields.
No Message Fatigue
Only get notified when a communication is relevant to your or one of the locations you are following.
Alert Maple Ridge is the City's system for issuing timely notices via your preferred method (text, email and/or phone call) about emergency events as well as service and facility impacts. It is powered by Voyent Alert, a multi-purpose communication service and alerting app that manages rapid dissemination of targeted information with enriched and personalized alerts for both critical emergencies and day-to-day notifications.
By default, all registrants will receive emergency event alerts (like wildfires, floods, storms and other safety hazards). For service and facility impacts (like road closures, field updates and pool closures), users will choose their own topics and locations of interest.
Use the plug-in above to register! While downloading the free application is not required to register, we recommend using the app for the most optimized user experience.
While downloading the free application is not required to register, we recommend downloading the app for the most optimized user experience.
You can view all current alerts (without registering) above.
By default, all registrants will receive emergency event alerts, issued by staff, as soon as possible. You will also receive day-to-day alerts, such as road closures and facility updates, according to the locations, facilities and topics of your choosing. You can manage these options within your account under the “My Topics” menu.
No. By default, all registrants will receive emergency event alerts, issued by our emergency service teams. The other notifications you receive are dictated by your personal preferences. You can manage these options within your account under the “My Topics” menu.
The only information required to register is a postal code or address (which do not need to be verified as your home address) and a phone number or email address (which will need to be verified to ensure you receive notifications/alerts). No other personal information is required. Please see the Privacy & Legal information provided by Voyent Alert! for more details.
If you use a home phone number, only emergency alerts will be sent as an automated voice message. Using a mobile phone number is recommended so that you can receive alerts/notifications via text.
No, Alert Maple Ridge is very simple to use! When you first register, helpful hints are included to guide you in setting up your account. Additional support can be found on the Voyent Alert! Frequently Asked Questions where you can submit a question directly. You can also contact the City's communication department at communications@mapleridge.ca.
Emergency alerts will be issued by the City's Emergency Operations Centre with support from Corporate Communications. Non-emergency alerts will be issued by the department responsible for the work.
Yes, if you are outside of the City, you can still register to receive alerts. Simply enter Maple Ridge or a Maple Ridge address/postal code on the registration page to get started. Once registered, you can either move your “home” pin or create a new one for other locations of interest. You will also have the option of selecting from a list of topics.
By default, all registrants will receive emergency event alerts (like wildfires, floods, storms and other safety hazards). For service and facility impacts (like road closures, field updates and pool closures), users will choose their own topics and locations of interest.
In the event of a critical alert where the public must be alerted immediately, the alerting sound will override your phone settings. For all other notifications, you will be notified via your chosen preference(s), such as text or email, and your phone settings will not be affected.
No. Provided you are connected to a mobile service or can access your email, the alerts will get to you wherever you are, even if you are outside of Maple Ridge.
Yes. Provided they have access to email or a phone, you can assist them with registering for Alert Maple Ridge above.
To confirm your registration, log-in to your account. When you log-in, you will be sent a new 4-Digit Verification Code to your device via text or email (dependent on your selection). Use this code to confirm your registration.
If you wish to unsubscribe from the system entirely, log-in on or open your application then select the "My Profile" option from the menu selector at the top of the page. Click on the "Unsubscribe" button.
No. Alert Ready is a Canada-wide system that allows government officials in each province and territory to issue emergency alerts through compatible wireless devices and major television and radio broadcasters.
Alert Ready will broadcast without a subscription and at no cost to ensure the maximum number of people receive alerts. In British Columbia, Alert Ready will only be used in the event of a potential tsunami, Amber Alert, flooding, wildfire or civil emergency. Learn more about Alert Ready at alertready.ca