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Terms of Use

What you agree to by signing up for SMS flood alerts.

SMS program

By providing your mobile number through the signup form, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS messages from Redondo Beach Flood Watch (redondobeachwa.com) when a flood risk of Category 3 or higher is forecast for Redondo Beach, WA.

  • Frequency: variable, driven by weather. Most months see zero messages; a stormy winter month may see two or three.
  • Cost: message and data rates from your carrier may apply. We do not charge you.
  • Carrier: we use Twilio to deliver messages. Supported US carriers include AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and most regional carriers.
  • Opt-out: reply STOP to any message to unsubscribe immediately. Reply HELP to get the contact email.

Privacy

See the privacy page for how we store your number and email. Short version: a private Google Sheet the operator can see, used only to send alerts.

No guarantee

Flood forecasts are inherently uncertain. This project runs on a best-effort basis and provides no guarantee that every flood event will be caught, nor that every alert will be followed by a flood. Do not rely on it as your sole source of emergency information — monitor the National Weather Service and local authorities during any significant weather event.

Contact

Questions about these terms or the SMS program: admin@redondobeachwa.com.


Last revised: April 2026.