What is the New York Alert?
The New York Alert is a free public safety alert system that provides real-time emergency alerts to New York City residents and visitors. The system is used to send out alerts about a variety of emergencies, including:
- Natural disasters: Hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, earthquakes, and winter storms.
- Man-made disasters: Power outages, water shortages, and hazardous materials spills.
- Public safety threats: Active shooter situations, bomb threats, and civil unrest.
The New York Alert system is available in a variety of languages, including English, Spanish, Chinese, and Bengali. Alerts can be received by email, text message, and voice message.
How to Sign Up for the New York Alert
Signing up for the New York Alert is easy. You can sign up online at
How to Manage Your New York Alert Subscriptions
Once you are signed up for the New York Alert, you can manage your subscriptions online. You can add or remove phone numbers, email addresses, and mailing addresses. You can also choose which types of alerts you want to receive.
How to Report an Emergency
If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to sign up for the New York Alert?
To sign up for the New York Alert, you can visit
How to manage my New York Alert subscriptions?
You can manage your subscriptions online by visiting
How to report an emergency?
If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911.
How to receive alerts in a language other than English?
The New York Alert system is available in a variety of languages. You can choose your preferred language when you sign up for the system.
How to get help with the New York Alert system?
If you need help with the New York Alert system, you can contact the NYC Emergency Management Office at 311.