Stay Informed
Information can be a scarce and valuable resource during a disaster. Having good, accurate, and timely information when you need it most can make all the difference in the world.
AlertOntario
Sign up for AlertOntario so you can get emergency information like evacuation notices or emergency road closures directly from public safety officials.
AlertOntario is a Mass Notification service that allows the City of Ontario Public Safety agencies to alert you. You opt-in to enter your contact information and subscribe to notification you care about based on your location. The information you provide is protected and will not be used for any other purpose.
You will receive text messages directly to your mobile phone after registering. If you would like to receive alerts via e-mail messages or phone calls, please create an account using the link provided in the text message.
Register today on your mobile phone by texting ONTARIO to 888777
Here are a number of resources you can use to be informed:
911: If you have a life-threatening emergency requiring a police officer or you need an ambulance or fire truck for any reason, call 911.
311: When you need non-emergency city services, dial 311.
909-986-6711: If you have a non-emergency situation (prior event, no current threat to life or property) requiring a police response.
211: For information on local community services, such as food, shelter and counseling call 211. It is confidential and available 24 hours a day in more than 150 languages.
myOntario is a free, downloadable app designed to allow our residents, businesses, and visitors to stay up-to-date with all that Ontario has to offer.
Weather Conditions
Access local, up-to-date weather conditions through the National Weather Service.
My Hazards
Type your home address into the MyHazards page on the CalOES website to discover the hazards that exist in your area and learn how to reduce your risk.
FEMA Flood Maps
Enter your home or business address into this FEMA website to find updated flood hazard information.
City News
Sign up for email subscriptions to news alerts from each of the City departments.
Additional Mass Notification Systems
Telephone Emergency Notification System (TENS)
In an effort to quickly communicate information on impending dangers, the San Bernardino County Sheriff and Fire Departments send high-speed mass notifications via telephone and text messages. This system is known as the Telephone Emergency Notification System (TENS).
The County uses a database of landline telephone numbers, which is updated every six months, to send emergency messages to landline phones only. By signing up below, residents can also receive emergency text messages on their cell phones, add voice over internet phone numbers (V.O.I.P.), and manage their own account using a valid email address. Those without internet connections can sign up by calling 211 or 909-980-2857 for assistance in registering.
TENS alerts do not generally go out to the entire County but instead are targeted to affected areas. You must enter a valid San Bernardino County address. This is the address for which you will receive alerts.
Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)
During threatening emergencies in your area, authorized government agencies can send Wireless Emergency Alerts to your mobile device. Messages regarding extreme weather, life threatening emergencies, AMBER alerts, and Presidential Alerts during a national emergency are all sent through the WEA system. Visit fema.gov for more information on WEA.
Emergency Alert System (EAS)
The Emergency Alert System is a national public warning system that requires TV and radio broadcasters, cable television systems, wireless cable systems, satellite digital audio radio service providers, direct broadcast satellite service providers and wireline video service providers to offer to the President the communications capability to address the American public during a national emergency. The system also may be used by state and local authorities to deliver important emergency information such as AMBER (missing children) alerts and emergency weather information targeted to a specific area.