MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WDNews) — Alabama residents now have a new way to receive warnings about flooding, severe weather and other disasters.
Gov. Kay Ivey announced Tuesday the activation of a statewide notification system designed to send emergency information directly to residents through cellphones, landlines and local television and radio stations.
“As I announced in January, our new statewide notification system will ensure all Alabamians have the greatest access to warnings of disasters including flooding,” Ivey said. “Protecting the safety of all Alabamians, especially our children, is our top priority and this statewide flood notification system will enable families to receive more timely alerts to prepare and stay safe.”
The state set aside $1.2 million for the system after Ivey announced the plan during her State of the State address Jan. 13.
Residents can sign up for Alabama Emergency Management Agency alerts online through the ALalert section of the agency’s website.
Residents can also sign up by text:
– Text ALalert to 77295 for emergency alerts and notifications.
– Text ALinfo to 77295 for general preparedness information and updates.
Ivey called for the statewide system following the deadly July 2025 flooding in Texas that killed 27 people, including 25 children at Camp Mystic. Eight-year-old Sarah Marsh of Homewood was also among those killed.
In April, Ivey signed the Sarah Marsh Heaven’s 27 Camp Safety Act into law. The legislation focuses on safety and emergency preparedness at Alabama summer camps.
The new alert system is being activated ahead of National Preparedness Month in September.
“The watchword for all Alabamians is preparedness, and the activation of the new statewide notification system will provide the most effective tools for all our citizens to be prepared in the event of catastrophic floods and other disasters,” Ivey said. “I encourage all Alabamians to sign up for the new alert system today.”