Alerts Mobile Subscription Service Information

Blackburn Radio's Alert System will be activated when there is an urgent "need to know" issue. In cases such as a Chemical Valley problems, severe weather warnings, unplanned road closures or school bus cancellations, be among the first to informed by having this text message alert sent directly to your mobile phone.  Register today.

How do I subscribe to receive text updates?
You can subscribe to receive updates to your phone via SMS message by texting the keyword “Alerts” to shortcode 211211.

Mobile Help

What is an SMS message?
An SMS message is a text-based message sent or received on your mobile handset.

How much does it cost to receive an SMS message?
A one-time charge of $0.50 will be applied.

What is a shortcode?
A shortcode is a five or six-digit number used to address SMS messages. The Blackburn Radio short code is 211211.

What is a keyword?
A keyword is used in the SMS message as an action identifier you send to a shortcode to tell us which service you would like to reach.

Who can see my mobile number?
Your mobile number is kept confidential. It will not be used by anyone without your permission.

How do I opt out of this service?
If you no longer wish to receive SMS messages from this service, text STOP to the applicable short code (211211)

Please Note:  This Alert system is only available on Canadian mobile service providers only and is not available to American carriers.

LIABILITY DISCLAIMER AND USER AGREEMENT
General
This Service is offered to you, the user ("User"), conditioned on acceptance of the terms,
conditions, and notices contained herein, without modification. User access and use of
this Service constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions.
The general public may use this system to retrieve information. User agrees to use this
Service as permitted by applicable local, provincial, and federal laws.
Disclaimer Of Liability And Reliability
In preparation of this Service, every effort has been made to offer the most current,
correct, and clearly expressed information possible. Nevertheless, inadvertent errors in
information may occur. In particular but without limiting anything here, Blackburn Radio
Inc. disclaims any responsibility for typographical errors and accuracy of the information
that may be contained on the Service. The information and data included have been
compiled by Blackburn Radio Inc. staff from a variety of sources, and are subject to
change without notice to the User. Blackburn Radio Inc. or it's affiliates makes no
warranties or representations whatsoever regarding the quality, content, completeness,
suitability, adequacy, sequence, accuracy, or timeliness of such information and data.
The Service's, information, and data made available by the Service are provided "as is"
without warranties of any kind. Blackburn Radio Inc. makes no representations or
warranties regarding the condition or functionality of this Service, its suitability for use,
or that this Service will be uninterrupted or error-free.
If misleading, inaccurate or otherwise inappropriate information is brought to our
attention, a reasonable effort will be made to fix or remove it. Such concerns should be
addressed to Blackburn Radio Inc.
Disclaimer Of Damages
By using the Service, the User assumes all risks associated with the use of the Service,
including any risk to User's equipment, software or data being damaged by anything
which might be transmitted or activated via the Service or User's access to it. Blackburn
Radio Inc shall not in any event be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, special,
incidental, or consequential damages, including, without limitation, lost revenues, or lost
profits, arising out of or in any way connected with the use or misuse of the information
or lack of information on the Service or with the delay or inability to use the Service, or
from any information or other material obtained through the Service, or otherwise
arising out of the use of the Service, whether based on contract, tort, strict liability or
otherwise, even if Blackburn Radio Inc. and/or any of its employees/affiliates has been
advised of the possibility of damages. Blackburn Radio Inc. shall not be liable for any
loss or injury caused in whole, or in part, by its actions, omissions, or contingencies
beyond its control, including in procuring, compiling, or delivering the information, or
arising out of any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the information regardless of how
caused, or arising out of any user's decision, or action taken or not taken in reliance
upon information furnished.
Disclaimer Of Association With User
User acknowledges that no joint venture, partnership, employment or agency
relationship exists between the User and Blackburn Radi Inc. as a result of this
Agreement or use of this Service. User agrees not to hold himself or herself out as a
representative, agent, or employee of Blackburn Radio Inc. and Blackburn Radio Inc
shall not be liable for any representation, act or omission of the User.
Disclaimer Of Endorsement
Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade
name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply
its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by Blackburn Radio Inc. The views and
opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of
Blackburn Radio Inc., and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement
purposes.
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As a condition of use of Blackburn Radio Inc.'s Service, the User agrees to indemnify
Blackburn Radio Inc., its Commissioners, officers, employees and agents against any and
all liability, expenses (including attorney's fees) and damages arising out of claims
resulting from User's use of the Service, including without limitation any claims alleging
facts that if true would constitute a breach by User of these terms and conditions.
Jurisdiction
This Agreement is governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada.
Blackburn Radio Inc.'s performance of this Agreement is subject to existing laws and
legal process and nothing contained in this Agreement is in derogation of Blackburn
Radio Inc.'s right to comply with law enforcement requests or requirements relating to
the User's use of the Service or information provided to or gathered by Blackburn Radio
Inc. with respect to such use.
Severability
If any part of this Agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable pursuant to
applicable law including, but not limited to, the warranty disclaimers and liability
limitation set forth above, then the invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed
superseded by a valid, enforceable provision that most closely matches the intent of the
original provision and the remainder of the Agreement shall continue in effect.
Closing Of Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the User and Blackburn Radio
Inc. with respect to the Service and it supersedes all prior or contemporaneous
communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral or written, between the User
and Blackburn Radio Inc. with respect to the Service. This Agreement shall be deemed to
include all other notices, policies, disclaimers and other terms contained in the Service;
provided, however, that in the event of a conflict between such other terms and the
terms of this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall control. A printed version of
this Agreement and of any notice given in electronic form will be admissible in judicial or
administrative proceedings based upon or relating to this Agreement to the same extent
and subject to the same conditions as other business documents and records originally
generated and maintained in printed form.
Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved.