For Immediate Release

June 18, 2015

Contact: Tammy Sharp

Director of Public Information
                     337.378-9329 tammy.sharp@leesvillela.gov

City of Leesville Announces City-Wide Communication System

LEESVILLE, La.-- The City of Leesville announces a variety of ways for its residents to stay informed about city news.

 

The Leesville Police Department uses the Nixle system to send out warnings, advisories, and various other updates via text messages, emails, Facebook, and Twitter. Updates include information about traffic, accidents, road closures, missing persons, advisories, weather updates, and community events.

 

To sign up for the Leesville Police Department updates, text 71446 to 888777 or click here to sign up online.

 

The Mayor's Office at the City of Leesville also maintains an email distribution list that provides residents with timely information regarding city news and activities. To sign up for these updates, text LEESVILLE to 22828. You will be prompted to reply with your email address. You can sign up online here. 

 

Both the City of Leesville and the Leesville Police Department are active on social media. Follow the City of Leesville on FacebookTwitter and Google+, and follow the Leesville Police Department on Facebook and Twitter

 

The City of Leesville encourages its residents to take advantage of all of these methods of staying informed about the City of Leesville. For more information, contact Tammy Sharp at (337) 239-6933.

 

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The City of Leesville, the best hometown in the world, is a historic yet visionary community. As the parish seat of Vernon Parish, where Fort Polk and the Joint Readiness Training Center are located, the City of Leesville is home to military families, retired veterans and a growing and strongly patriotic citizenry that provides the basis of a well-rounded and work-ready workforce.   

 

Stay connected with us: Visit us on the web at www.leesvillela.gov, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and text LEESVILLE to 22828 to join our mailing list.   

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