Who sends alerts?
Bowie’s alerting system is administered by the City of Bowie Public Information Office. Most alerts originate from within that office, but there are authorized alerts senders within the Police Department and other City offices. Pet Pickup alerts are sent out by Bowie Animal Control to notify subscribers when a loose pet has been picked up and is in the custody of Animal Control.

Automated weather alerts are sent based on geographic locations you provide. The City will also continue to send out its own weather alerts to subscribers when there is specific information to share about what’s going on in Bowie.

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1. What is Alert Bowie 2.0?
2. What are some of the features of Alert Bowie 2.0?
3. Why should I sign up for Alert Bowie 2.0?
4. How does Alert Bowie 2.0 work?
5. What types of information can I receive via Alert Bowie 2.0?
6. Can I choose what information I receive from Alert Bowie 2.0?
7. What are my options for receiving alerts?
8. How will the City of Bowie use Alert Bowie 2.0?
9. Who sends alerts?
10. I'm interested! How do I register for Alert Bowie 2.0?
11. Why do I need to provide an address?
12. Who can register for Alert Bowie 2.0?
13. Can I receive alerts from other parts of the region?
14. Will my contact information be shared with others?
15. What if my phone number(s) or email address(es) change?
16. I no longer wish to receive alerts. How do I disable my account?
17. Is there an app for Alert Bowie 2.0?
18. How much does Alert Bowie 2.0 cost?
19. What are automated weather alerts?
20. What is the Quiet Time feature?
21. What is the difference between a watch, warning and advisory?
22. What number will show up when you send me a text message? What number will show up when you call me? What address will email notifications come from?
23. Why do I get weather alerts in the middle of the night?
24. Why do I get weather alerts via a phone call?
25. Who do I contact if I have problems, questions or comments?