There is a new and easy way to get emergency and weather text alerts from the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) for events happening in your county – text 333111 from emergency and weather alerts. It’s FREE to sign up!
Text 333111 with your county or borough name
- DO NOT include the word COUNTY – you will receive an error message.
- DO NOT include spaces or punctuation marks – type the county name as provided below.
- It is not case sensitive.
After you sign up, you will receive texts for emergency and weather alerts in your area including:
- Severe weather alerts, expected impacts, and guidance and tips to stay safe
- Significant and widespread power outages
- Information about response activities such as shelter locations, warming centers, and water distribution
The system works with all cell phone carriers. Message and data rates may apply. If you are already signed up for NY-ALERT, there is no need to sign up for the new alerting method. Users registered for NY-ALERT will receive the same emergency and weather-related messages that registrants of 333111 receive. See the DHSES website for more information.
