Reading unveils TextMyGov text-notification system for residents

May 5, 2026

The city will begin sending opt-in text alerts through TextMyGov to numbers in its database (initial messages about 1:00 p.m. the following day); residents can subscribe by texting 'Reading' to 91896 and opt out by replying 'STOP'. Officials said it will not replace county emergency alerts.

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Safety/Service Director Patrick Ross told council May 5 that the city is launching a new resident text-notification platform called TextMyGov to improve communications with residents and to support future interactive features.

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