How Citizen Keeps My Family Safe and Why Every Parent Should Download it Now

By Margie Meyer, Chief of Staff at Citizen

I’m a mom of two, living and working from home in Idaho. Like so many parents, the most stressful moment of my day isn’t a meeting or a deadline, it’s the second my kids walk out the door to school. From that point on, they’re out of my sight, and no matter how safe their school feels, I can’t help but wonder: what if something happens and I don’t know right away? That’s why I wanted to share more about my favorite feature of the Citizen App, Alert Zones.

With Alert Zones, I can set up specific areas that matter most to me like my kids’ school, my husband’s office, and our own neighborhood. Anytime something happens in one of those zones, a lockdown, fire, earthquake, accident, or police response, I get an instant notification. No delays, no relying on word of mouth. I know first.

For me, it’s not about living in fear. It’s about being informed and prepared. If there’s a situation at school, I can call right away. If something happens near my husband’s office, I can check in with him. And most importantly, if all is quiet, I have the peace of mind to stay focused on my day.

Parenting already comes with enough unknowns. Having Citizen means that when it comes to safety, I’m one step ahead and that makes all the difference.

– Margie