The Borough of Ambler’s Emergency Management Department is responsible for the organization of personnel, resources, and facilities in times of crisis, including natural disasters such as flooding or snow emergencies and man-made disasters such as large-scale fire incidents or a building collapse.

At a local level, this is achieved by the implementation of the borough’s Emergency Management Plan, which outlines the duties and responsibilities of borough resources such as fire, police and public works, as well as private sector partners who can provide needed resources like heavy machinery or food for those affected.

During an incident, the Emergency Management team will work closely with Montgomery County, state and federal agencies to ensure a quick response, and to provide assistance for those affected. After the incident, Emergency Management will assist with the recovery effort to help ensure a quick resolution to the crisis.

ReadyMontco

Emergencies and disasters strike quickly and often without warning. They can disrupt our lives, force us to leave our homes, or even confine us for days without essential services like electricity, phones, or water.

How ready are you and your family?

One of the first things you can do is sign up for our ReadyMontco notification system, powered by Everbridge. This program delivers alerts about severe weather and other important events in Montgomery County to the devices of your choice. Whether you prefer emails, text messages, push notifications, or even a good ol’ fashioned phone call – you decide the option that works for you!

There is no direct cost to sign up for ReadyMontco. However, there may be charges for certain features (like receiving text messages) so it’s best to double check with your service providers.

ReadyMontco replaced the ReadyNotifyPA system in June 2015 as the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, along with its emergency management partners in the Southeastern Pennsylvania region, switched providers of our notification system.