Officials explain reverse-911: landlines first, adding cell numbers possible
Police and the county sheriff's office explained the town's reverse-911 system is operated by the sheriff's office on a proprietary platform that relies on landlines but allows added cell numbers; staff encouraged residents to register phone numbers for emergency alerts.
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Police Chief Chris Delmonte and a lieutenant from the sheriff's office outlined how reverse-911 messages are sent to Bridgewater residents. The police described the system as operated by the county sheriff's office and noted the platform is proprietary; the sheriff's lieutenant said the system primarily uses landlines but that cell phone numbers can be added.
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