New emergency alert map launches; officials urge residents to sign up for Peak Alerts

Local emergency management officials today introduced a new, interactive public information map and urged residents to sign up for Peak Alerts to receive official emergency notifications.

The new interactive map, available at PPROEM.com/alerts, provides real-time, verified information during emergencies, including incident locations, evacuation areas, and road closures. The tool is directly integrated with Peak Alerts, ensuring information is updated as soon as official notifications are issued.

"This map gives residents a clear, reliable way to understand what's happening during an emergency," said Andrew Notbohm, executive director of the Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management. "It's built on confirmed information from local agencies and designed to help people make safe decisions quickly."

Officials emphasized that while third-party maps may circulate online, the PPROEM map serves as the official source of emergency information for the region. It includes street-level details that other third-party maps lack.

In addition to using the map, residents are strongly encouraged to sign up for Peak Alerts at PeakAlerts.org. The system delivers urgent, location-based notifications for incidents such as wildfires, severe weather, evacuations, and other public safety emergencies.

"Peak Alerts is the fastest way to receive life-safety information," said Ben Bills, public information officer for the El Paso-Teller 911 Authority. "Right now, only a small percentage of residents are signed up. Increasing participation is critical to keeping our community safe."

Residents can customize alerts for multiple locations, including home, work, and school, and receive notifications through text messages, phone calls, email, or mobile app.

Officials emphasized that relying solely on social media during emergencies can delay access to accurate information. Signing up for Peak Alerts ensures residents receive timely, verified instructions directly from emergency officials.

To sign up or learn more, visit PeakAlerts.org.

To view the emergency map, visit PPROEM.com/alerts.