(Source: City of Oceanside) – The Oceanside Police Department has discontinued using the Nixle Alert System and is transitioning to the new ‘Ready Oceanside’ alert system powered by Smart 911. It’s a free service that allows you to sign up for notifications by text, email, and voice, including maps, images, and multiple languages. ‘Ready Oceanside’ will inform you on potentially hazardous situations involving police activity, weather, road closures, and other emergencies. Simply text the word Oceanside to 67283 or sign up online. Sign Up Now