Residents of South Williamsport Borough will be able to receive emergency and activities alerts via their cell phones or computers.

Borough Council recently approved the purchase of the Savvy Citizen App, which will enable the borough to alert residents who register for and download it to events, activities, weather-related issues and emergency conditions that they need to be aware of.

The expense is $2,879 annually with a one-time $500 set up fee.

“The technology will provide real-time notification on a 24/7 basis and be a supplemental resource to our website and Facebook page,” said Steven W. Cappelli, borough manager and public safety director.

Quick access to such information is especially needed during this fight with COVID-19 when going to the office or hearing rumors is not what the public needs, borough officials said.

The application can be downloaded on technological devices through the app stores on phones and computers.