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Text the City of Silvis, IL

Skip a phone call and use your mobile phone’s text messaging service to find information and report issues on the go.

Access Information

You can send a text message to the city using simple keywords to find information such as: AGENDA, PAY MY BILL, MINUTES, LIST, or CALENDAR.

Report Issues

Easily report an issue to the city by texting REPORT or an issue-specific keyword such as: POTHOLE, ANIMAL CONTROL, TRASH, YARD WASTE, WATER SERVICE, SIDEWALK, or SNOW REMOVAL.

24/7 Texting Service

Smart texting technology identifies keywords texted in to provide immediate assistance. It can relay information back to you or guide you through a few steps to complete a report.

Get Notifications from the City!

• Text “SILVISALERTS” to 91896 to receive City-wide Notifications
• Text “SILVISWATER” to 91896 to receive Water Alerts

What to Expect

After the initial keyword is sent, you will receive a confirmation message asking you to reply YES to verify opt-in.

You may receive multiple text messages a month with a notification for each alert category opted-in to.

Msg & Data rates apply. View terms and privacy policy info at: textmygov.com/opt-in-terms-conditions/

How to Opt-Out

Text STOP at any time to remove yourself from the notification list.

TextMyGov Announcement

The City of Silvis, IL is pleased to announce the launch of TextMyGov, a simple communication tool that allows residents to receive important updates and access information anywhere using texting technology. This new government SMS service makes it easier than ever for the community to stay informed through a reliable text message from government officials.

The city will officially launch this mass text notification system on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Residents may receive an initial government text message from 91896 on behalf of ’Silvis, IL’ to introduce the service. Participation is optional, and anyone may opt out at any time by texting STOP.

If you do not receive the initial message, you can sign up by texting the keyword “SILVISALERTS” to 91896. After sending the keyword, you will be asked to reply YES to confirm participation. Once subscribed, residents may receive government text messages related to events, important updates, emergency information, weather text alerts and more. Water text message alerts are available by texting ‘SILVISWATER’ to 91896. If there are specific types of updates you would like to receive, please inform the city.

Residents will also have access to information 24/7 by texting one or two keywords in your question to the city telephone number, (309) 865-5550. This option allows users to quickly receive a government message with details about services, offices, community resources, and other important city information. Next time you have a question for the city try texting this number to test out the service.

The city’s adoption of TextMyGov reflects an ongoing commitment to improving public communication using modern and convenient tools. This service will provide a more accessible and responsive way to stay informed about what is going on in the community and receive government services. Many agencies nationwide are already using this texting technology successfully, and we are proud to offer the same benefits to our community.

Sincerely,

The City of Silvis