Sign Up for Pen Argyl Borough Alerts

Quick Text Sign-Up: Text “18072” to 888777 to receive Borough alerts on your phone.


Pen Argyl Borough uses “Nixle” to send community notifications and important public information directly to residents.

Through Nixle, residents can receive timely updates by text message and/or email. Messages may include emergency alerts, public safety information, road closures, street sweeping schedules, snow emergencies, special event information, and other community announcements.

Nixle is one of the Borough’s best tools for quickly sharing important information with residents. Notifications can be delivered directly to your smartphone so you can stay informed in real time.

Only authenticated agencies, such as Pen Argyl Borough, can securely publish information through Nixle. You will not receive spam messages. The platform distributes four main types of messages:

  • Alerts – Emergency or urgent notifications that may require immediate attention.
  • Advisories – Important need-to-know information that is less urgent in nature.
  • Community Information – General day-to-day updates, announcements, and community news.
  • Traffic – Localized traffic, road closure, and transportation-related information.

Examples of Messages Sent Through Nixle

  • Special event information
  • Street sweeping schedules
  • Road closures and detours
  • Snow emergencies and winter weather updates
  • Emergency notifications
  • Public safety information
  • Community announcements

Why Sign Up?

  • Receive urgent alerts immediately
  • Know about road closures and parking restrictions
  • Get snow emergency updates
  • Stay informed during emergencies
  • Learn about community events and Borough announcements
  • Receive information directly from the Borough
Example of notifications

Sign Up for Nixle

Residents can sign up online at: https://local.nixle.com/register/ 

You can also sign up for mobile text alerts by texting “18072″  to 888777 .

We encourage all residents to sign up for Nixle if you have not already done so. Please contact the Borough or stop by the Borough office if you need assistance signing up.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nixle free?

Yes.

Will I receive spam?

No. Messages are only sent by authenticated agencies such as Pen Argyl Borough.

Can I stop messages later?

Yes. Residents can unsubscribe or manage preferences at any time.