HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) – The City of Hinton is excited to launch TextMyGov, a new, smart text messaging service! Residents can receive important notifications and text the city to find specific information.
The City of Hinton will officially launch the new text messaging system to the public on Feb. 1, 2025. Residents may receive a text message from 91896 from the City of Hinton initiating the service. You can choose to opt out at any time by texting STOP.
If you don’t receive the initial message, you can choose to opt-in by texting the keyword “HINTON” to the number 91896. After sending the initial keyword, you will be asked to reply “YES” to confirm opt-in. Residents may receive notifications for Events, Service Outages, Road Work, Weather Alerts, etc.
Also starting soon, residents will be able to receive on-demand information 24/7 by texting 1-2 keywords to Hinton’s TextMyGov number: 304.660.3433. You’ll be able to get quick information about news, upcoming events, and other HINTON information.
Hinton’s use of this technology is another example of how our community is enhancing resident services by implementing 21-century solutions. We’re excited about this new way of communicating with residents and look forward to sharing important city notifications. Other governmental entities across the country are utilizing this system with great success. Stay Informed, stay ahead.
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