NEW YORK STATE, N.Y. (WWTI) – New York State residents can now sign up to get weather and emergency text alerts to their mobile device.
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of “Triple Three Triple One” – a new real-time emergency and weather alert system – as part of the State’s Hurricane Preparedness Week recognition efforts.
New Yorkers can text their county of residence to 3-3-3-1-1-1 to begin receiving real time emergency and weather alerts and updates directly to their phones.
The initiative is managed by the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES).
As Hurricane Season approaches, the launch of Triple Three Triple One alerting gives New Yorkers access to another tool that they can use to help keep themselves and their loved ones prepared for and safe during severe weather. And, it’s an additional way that we can assist our local emergency management partners. I encourage everyone to take a moment right now and text their county name to Triple Three Triple One.
NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Commissioner Jackie Bray
Once the text message is sent, users will automatically be enrolled and begin receiving emergency and weather alerts when they occur in their selected county. In New York City, text the name of your borough with no spaces. For example, StatenIsland. For the entire New York City metro area, text NewYorkCity. The system is not case sensitive. Users can also register to receive alerts for multiple counties by texting additional county names, one at a time.
Someone wanting alerts regarding Jefferson County would text JEFFERSON to 333111, with STLAWRENCE for St. Lawrence County and LEWIS for Lewis County.
This will allow residents to stay up to date on alerts in areas where their loved ones may live. It is free to sign up for Triple Three Triple One and the service is available on all cellular carriers. Standard text messaging and data rates may apply.
As well as launching the new text alert system, the state recently signed Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with 51 counties to provide them with $15 million of flood-related equipment and supplies. The equipment, being procured by DHSES includes pumps, generators, chain saws, and flood barrier technology.
Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30.
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