The Town of Amherstburg is asking residents to sign up for a new emergency notification system.

The municipality has signed a deal with Everbridge - a notification network connected to 50-million people around the world - to provide the service

Fire Chief Bruce Montone tells CTV Windsor in the event of an emergency, Everbridge will send information and messages to users.

Residents can register online here: https://www.amherstburg.ca/en/live-and-play/amherstburg-alert.aspx