Pictured to the left is a weather outbreak in 2008. Picture above is a water main break in 2007. With both of these incidents you can be alerted via the eLert system.

What is eLert and how does it effect me?

eLert is a public address system that was created by Ken Davis from Chatham, IL. This software provides text messages, e-mail messages, and computer desktop alerting of severe weather, public works incidents, road closers, and other incidents that require public notification. This program will supplement current alerting systems such as television broadcasts, radio broadcasts, and tornado siren warnings. This service is provided free of charge from the Clearlake Township and is hosted by Riverton Fire and EMS. This service is also utilized by Village of Riverton to send out alerts.

The need arose to implement this software due to public concern over the current alerting systems (television, radio, and tornado sirens) not being an effective local warning system. This became clear during the tornado outbreak of March 2005 when power was lost through out Sangamon County. At that time cell and land line phone systems were overwhelmed with voice calls, but the data system (text messaging) worked flawlessly.

This system is free of charge and anyone can sign-up for the service by clicking the following link: eLert Sign-up or by visiting the link on the upper left hand side of the page. If the need arises to add another phone number, e-mail address, or download the desktop application you may resign up for the service. If you need to cancel your services for any reason or have further questions not handled by this web site either under this page or the Frequently Asked Questions Page then you may contact:  Clearlake Township at admin@clearlaketownship.net or 217-523-4210.

Click Here to Sign-up for eLerts.

Update: eLert system has grown tremendously in the 5 months since it was first introduced. The system's database is reaching 500 users and we have sent nearly 100 messages with information including Road Closures, Electrical Outages, Informational, and Severe Weather messages for the Clearlake Township Area. We hope you will spread the word to your friends and family so Clearlake Township, Village of Riverton, and Riverton Fire and EMS can continue to provide information in a prompt and accurate manner.

Prior to signing up for eLerts please check your phone number or e-mail address thoroughly to insure that you will receive our alerts.

Secondly please add elert@rafpd.org to your address book or unblocked e-mail folder to insure that you will be able to receive our notifications.