We're excited to announce that the City of Fountain, Colorado has enhanced its MyFountain CO mobile app with powerful multi-channel citizen notification capabilities in collaboration with GOGov. This strategic enhancement introduces instant, real-time notifications, helping residents stay informed and improving overall community engagement in this growing Colorado Springs metro area city.
Building on Digital Success
Since launching the MyFountain CO app, Fountain has been connecting with residents through mobile technology. Now, the city is taking the next step by adding GOGov's Citizen Notification system, transforming their app into a comprehensive communication platform that reaches residents wherever they are.
Real-Time Notifications Keep 30,000 Residents Connected
The new citizen notification features allow Fountain's nearly 30,000 residents to receive timely updates directly to their smartphones, ensuring they never miss important information. Now, users of MyFountain CO can easily access:
- Real-time notifications on critical updates - including emergencies, severe weather, road closures, and public safety alerts through GOGov's multi-channel notification system
- Direct links to the city's official website and other essential resources
- Job opportunities and community announcements
- Up-to-date listings of events, meetings, and activities
- Important service updates - trash delays, facility closures, utility work
- And much more...
Multi-Channel Communication for Maximum Reach
GOGov's notification system doesn't just send push notifications to the app. The platform delivers messages across multiple channels simultaneously:
- Push Notifications - Instant alerts to smartphones
- SMS/Text Messages - Reaches residents without smartphones
- Email - Detailed information with links and attachments
- Voice Calls - Critical for emergency situations and reaching elderly residents
- Social Media - Automatic posting to city social channels
This multi-channel approach ensures that every resident receives critical information through their preferred communication method.
Benefits for Residents and City Staff
By integrating these notification features, MyFountain CO becomes an even more indispensable tool for residents and local government alike. It empowers the community with the information they need at their fingertips, while enhancing the municipality's ability to communicate quickly and efficiently.
For Residents:
- Never miss critical emergency alerts
- Stay informed about community events and meetings
- Receive service updates (trash delays, road work, etc.)
- Choose notification preferences and frequency
- Access all city information in one convenient app
For City Staff:
- Send messages across all channels from one platform
- Reach entire community in seconds during emergencies
- Reduce phone calls with proactive communication
- Track message delivery and engagement
- Schedule recurring announcements (meeting reminders, trash schedules)
Smart Growth for a Growing City
As Fountain's population continues to grow as part of the Colorado Springs Metropolitan Statistical Area, the city is proactively expanding its digital infrastructure. Adding citizen notification capabilities to the existing MyFountain CO app demonstrates Fountain's commitment to keeping pace with growth through smart technology investments.
Download or Update MyFountain CO Today
Already have MyFountain CO? The notification features are automatically available in your app—just update to the latest version and opt in to receive notifications!
New to MyFountain CO? Download today on the App Store or Google Play to experience the full suite of city services and stay connected to everything happening in Fountain.
About Fountain, Colorado
The City of Fountain is a home rule city located in El Paso County, Colorado, United States. The population was 29,802 at the 2020 census. Fountain is a part of the Colorado Springs, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Front Range Urban Corridor.
