COMMUNITY ALERTS:

As you know, the Town of New Hope takes pride in its rural nature, but that has some downfalls, including how best to communicate with each other, especially in emergencies. Here are two ways we’re working toward making this better:

Sign up for local and county alerts (weather, safety, community). Click on Portage County Community Alert system., then click on the link that comes up, and follow the simple directions. It only takes a few minutes, and you can get alerts via cell phone, landline, and/or email. It’s the closest thing we have to a phone tree, and much more certain… linked with the Portage County Sheriff and Portage County Emergency Management Offices. You can cancel this at any time, and the information you provide is secure. Thanks for giving it a try.

With winter (and COLD weather) at our doorstep, in case of an emergency (especially power outages) click on Portage County Warming Centers to find a place near you. You can also call (715) 346-1400 (non-emergency) or 911 to reach the Sheriff.