Lake Havasu, Arizona has enhanced its popular HavasuNOW mobile app by adding GONotify, a comprehensive citizen notification system that complements the city's successful GORequest service request platform. This strategic expansion transforms HavasuNOW into a complete digital government communication hub.
From Service Requests to Complete Citizen Engagement
Rather than launching a separate system, Lake Havasu chose to expand their proven HavasuNOW platform, demonstrating smart municipal technology strategy. Residents already familiar with submitting service requests through GORequest now gain access to real-time notifications and community alerts through the same trusted app.
Enhanced Features for Lake Havasu Residents
The expanded HavasuNOW platform now offers:
Advanced Notification Capabilities:
- Real-time notifications and safety alerts
- Municipal announcements and policy updates
- Local news and community communications
- Event notifications and updates
Continued Service Excellence:
- Seamless service request submission through GORequest
- Real-time tracking of request progress and status
- Photo submission and GPS location features
- Direct communication with city departments
Integrated Resources:
- Community event listings and activities
- Municipal contact information and services
- 24/7 availability across iOS and Android platforms
The Strategic Value of App Expansion
Lake Havasu's approach offers key advantages over implementing separate systems:
For Residents:
- Single platform convenience - All municipal engagement in one familiar app
- No learning curve - New features added to trusted interface
- Enhanced value from technology they already use
For City Operations:
- Integrated workflow - Service requests and communications in one system
- Maximized ROI on existing technology investments
- Streamlined staff management of citizen engagement
Arizona Leadership in Municipal Technology
Located along the Colorado River, Lake Havasu demonstrates how Arizona municipalities can strategically evolve their digital government capabilities. The city's expansion addresses specific local needs including emergency communications for extreme weather, water safety alerts, and tourism-related updates.
This integrated approach represents the future of municipal mobile applications: comprehensive platforms serving multiple citizen engagement functions through single, user-friendly interfaces.
Building on Digital Government Success
Lake Havasu's success provides a model for other communities: expand proven platforms rather than starting from scratch. By combining reactive services (requests) with proactive communication (notifications), cities create comprehensive digital government experiences that maximize citizen engagement and operational efficiency.
The enhanced HavasuNOW app is available for free download on the App Store and Google Play, positioning Lake Havasu as a digital government leader in Arizona.
