IMPORTANT UPDATED INFORMATION TO READ PRIOR TO ACTIVATING A MESSAGE
- When activating a message, use the top pull-down menu. Find the best fit to your messaging needs. This section controls the expiration of your message.
- Comment section: Only use the Comments section if imperative to complete your message. Do not repeat the message that was already created within the pull down menu.
- DO NOT ADD EXTRA MESSAGES. NO WEBSITE ADDRESSES, PHONE NUMBERS or POSTPONEMENT DATES. Minimal information ONLY.
When you have completed activating your message, your message will be posted on all Rhode Island Television and Radio Station websites within a few minutes.
PARKING BANS:
- USE THE PULL-DOWN MENU and select PARKING BAN.
- DO NOT USE Military time.
- Do not use the DAY and then follow with the DATE. Be sure when at the pull-down menu that if your parking ban is for 2 days – select the “THROUGH” day.
EXAMPLE: PARKING BAN THROUGH WEDNESDAY - Do not repeat in the comment section. Do not add the dates in the comment section. Your message will all be taken care of within the Parking Ban selection within the pull-down menu.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES:
- Use the top portion and locate the pull-down menu.
- There are numerous selections to assist you in finding the scenario needed for your message, i.e. No services, No CCD classes, No classes. No AM services….and many more.
- USE SOMETHING FROM THE PULL-DOWN MENU. Do not repeat in the comment section.
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IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE EMAIL: closings@ribroadcasters.com
***PLEASE NOTE: TEXT MESSAGES ARE NO LONGER OFFERED AS PART OF OUR SERVICE ****
This page is only for NEW school and business registrations.
Please use this form ONLY if you are the administrator for a school, business or government department.
Business / School Sign-up
By completing this form you will be registering your Business, School, Government Agency, Association, Organization, Religious Services, Parking Bans for the RIBA Cancellation System.
All messages will be posted on Rhode Island Radio and TV websites. Messages will also be included in TV station “crawls” at the bottom of the screen during newscasts, as time and space permit.
We do NOT provide text messaging.
After submitting this form, you will receive a username and password within five business days. Those credentials will allow you to activate emergency messaging such as cancellations, delays, closings and parking bans during weather emergencies.
Please complete this form ONLY if you are authorized by a school, business, church, non-profit organization or government agency.
You must complete each entry above in order to be registered and receive security codes for use.
An email will be sent to you with codes and instruction of use within 5 business days.