CharlotteFD_ALERT is a free service of the Charlotte Fire Department

PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION CAREFULLY

CharlotteFD_ALERT is a text message service that seeks to offer timely notification of newsworthy Fire Department incidents throughout the City of Charlotte. Instructions for receiving messages via e-mail or a mobile device appear below.

CharlotteFD_ALERT is for casual public interest, and does *NOT* constitute an official warning or advisory system. Messages are *NOT* official instructions, permission or encouragement to take action. There is no guarantee as to the frequency, timeliness or accuracy of postings. Most information will develop over time, and we strongly discourage speculation.

CharlotteFD_ALERTs include: a tentative incident address, Fire Station (FS) 'district' but not a specific community name. Along with a brief narrative, we include the CFD Radio Channel assigned to the incident and a timestamp indicating when the first call was received at 9-1-1.

IMPORTANT: There may be a high volume of messages (and multiple updates of key details) for the benefit of news media using this system. Those receiving text alerts via wireless device may incur personal charges based upon their service plan. Please contact your wireless provider for details before choosing this option. You may wish to view the on-line archive of CharlotteFD_ALERT messages to determine if this system is right for you.

To receive CharlotteFD_ALERT messages directly, send a blank message from your e-mail account or device of choice to: CharlotteFD_ALERT+subscribe@googlegroups.com

*NOTE* If you are attempting to sign up from another device the URL is:

CharlotteFD_ALERT-subscribe@googlegroups.com

You can also view CharlotteFD_ALERT messages on-line or subscribe via Twitter

For real-time information regarding Charlotte Fire Department endeavors, please monitor local news. To receive *after-action* reports of significant CFD incidents as well as public event and seasonal safety information, please visit:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Charlotte_FD/

CFD Blog: www.charlottefiredept.blogspot.com/

Charlotte Fire Department Home Page: www.charlottefire.org

KIND NOTE: CFD Office of Media & Public affairs has limited resources and receives numerous media phone calls and official e-mails arriving everyday. Regretfully, we are unable to answer public e-mail inquiries, engage in casual dialogue or offer technical support regarding CharlotteFD_ALERT messages. Thank you for understanding this essential restriction, and for reading these footnotes.

#cltfd Update: 3 Alarm fire @ 9115 Spyglass Pl was determined to be caused by fireworks; estimated property loss damage is $275,000 @9:42pm DGist###

Gist, Dennis