TextMyGov Announcement
Daniel Barros, City Manager
The Town of Colma is thrilled to introduce TextMyGov, a convenient and smart text messaging service! This service will enable residents to effortlessly receive important notifications and easily find specific information by texting the Town of Colma.
The Town of Colma will officially launch the new text messaging system to the public on October 1, 2025. Residents may opt-in by texting the keyword “COLMA” to the number 91896. After sending the initial keyword, you will be asked to reply “YES” to confirm opt-in. You will receive a text message from 91896 from the Town of Colma initiating the service. When you opt-in to a notification service, you will receive a message confirming the action (message and data rates apply). Residents may receive notifications for Town events, police alerts, roadway closures, etc. You can choose to opt-out at any time by texting the keyword “STOP” to 91896. You will receive a final message to confirm you have been unsubscribed.
You can also text the Town to find information and report issues on the go like graffiti or a pothole. Text “Hi” to the Town’s text messaging number at (650) 993-9100. For safety or medical emergencies, please always call 911.
The Town’s use of this technology is another example of how our community enhances resident services by implementing 21st-century solutions. We’re excited about this new way of communicating with residents and look forward to sharing important Town notifications. Other governmental entities across the country are utilizing this system with great success. Stay informed, stay ahead. Visit https://www.colma.ca.gov/textmygov/ for more information.
For more information on TextMyGov, please visit: https://textmygov.com/about-textmygov/
View terms and privacy policy information at textmygov.com/opt-in-terms-conditions
Message & Data rates apply. Please visit: https://textmygov.com/
This product is not intended for any users under the age of 18.
It’s About to Get Darker So Please Drive Safe
John Munsey, Chief of Police
Shorter days, fatigue, compromised night vision, rush hour and impaired drivers are some of the risks we face when driving at night.
When Daylight Saving Time ends – for 2025, that’s 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 2 – many people will find themselves spending more time driving in the dark. Depth perception, color recognition and peripheral vision can be compromised in the dark, and the glare of headlights from an oncoming vehicle can temporarily blind a driver.
Even with high-beam headlights on, visibility is limited to about 500 feet (250 feet for normal headlights) creating less time to react to something in the road, especially when driving at higher speeds.
Colma Police Departments recommendations for driving safe in the dark:
- Make sure your headlights are clean
- Dim your dashboard
- Look away from oncoming lights
- If you wear glasses, make sure they’re anti-reflective
- Clean the windshield to eliminate streaks
- Slow down to compensate for limited visibility and reduced stopping time
- Don’t be an impatient driver; slow down
- Minimize distractions, like talking with passengers or listening to the radio
- Even though the route may be familiar, don’t go on autopilot; stay alert
- Don’t touch your phone, eat, drink or do other things that are distracting
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