Question:
How can I limit my message audience to residents within a given distance of an address?
Why are messages being sent to residents outside of my agency's ZIP codes?
Answer:
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As of March 24, 2016, the point and radius feature will no longer select ZIP codes outside of your agency's configured area, so there will no longer be a risk of sending messages outside of your agency's jurisdiction. |
When sending a Nixle message, use the Point and Radius option within the Geographic Filtering section to include recipients by defining a radius from a specified address. To set a point and radius, follow these steps:
- Enter the address that is the focal point for the radius in the text field and choose the GO! button.
- Confirm the address and choose the Apply button from the confirmation menu.
- Use the
and
buttons to set the radius from the center point for selecting recipients.
- You can also click and drag the
button to set the radius.
- The radius has a maximum setting of ten miles
- You can also click and drag the
- Your message will be sent to any resident subscribed to your agency if their ZIP code on file is within the point and radius range selected.
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