Bluffton police encourage Bluffton residents to sign up for Nixle safety alerts that are sent by the Bluffton police via text and e-mails.

The Icon uses these alerts to notify viewers of a range of announcements from road closings, potential storms, and other public safety information.

To sign up go to: www.nixle.com and click "register now. It's free and easy."

For additional details contact Ryan Burkholder, Bluffton police chief at 419-258-2961.

Additional information is in the visual below.