A new app available to Hillsdale residents offers notifications about weather and traffic advisories, city meetings and events, and payment reminders.

The My Hillsdale app is available for download on Android and iOS devices.

City of Hillsdale Marketing and Development Coordinator Sam Fry said the app allows the city and Board of Public Utilities to deliver information to the public in a more direct and efficient way.

“In particular, the BPU saw value in the ability to share real-time alerts with utility customers regarding power outages or utility service interruptions,” Fry said.

In February, the BPU applied for funding to implement a mass notification system through the American Public Power Association. The BPU received the grant award from the APPA, which provided complete funding for the development and implementation of the app, Fry said.

“Rather than build an app from the ground up, BPU partnered with GOGov, which specializes in providing mobile software to local governments of all sizes,” Fry said. “GoGov was able to work with us to design and set up the app within about a month of our project kick-off.”

Fry said he encourages all city residents and BPU customers to download the app to stay engaged with what’s happening in the community. City of Hillsdale Mayor Adam Stockford agreed.

“If you’re a resident, I would highly recommend it,” Stockford said.

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