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Would you like to receive a notice about a City of Alva waterline break? How do you find out about a storm warning or a prisoner escape if you can’t hear the sirens?

Up to this point, the city has posted such information on their Facebook page, but they are now offering a more direct notification. You’ll find the sign up information on the city’s Facebook page (City Hall – Alva Oklahoma) and on their website http://www.alvaok.org

You don’t have to look up the information there if you follow these instructions to get city text messages on your cellphone:

Send a text message to 91896 (recipient) that says ALVAOK.

You’ll receive a reply saying, “You’ve requested to join the City of Alva’s notification list. Reply ‘YES’ to opt-in. Msg & data rates may apply. Freq varies. For support, text HELP.

Then you reply with Yes.

You’ll be notified that you have successfully opted in. You can text STOP to 91896 to opt-out.

You can also view terms and privacy policy information at: textmygov.com/opt-in-terms-conditions

Also, a reminder that during the summer months, the city tests the warning sirens every Wednesday at noon (unless the weather looks threatening, which could be confusing).