ALBANY, NY (October 30, 2025) — The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services has introduced a new method for residents to receive real-time emergency and weather text alerts.
The service allows users to text their county or borough name, with no spaces, to 333111.
“There is a new and easy way to get real-time emergency and weather text alerts for events happening in your area,” the agency said.
Learn more about the system, referred to as “triple three triple one,” by visiting the agency’s website at https://www.dhses.ny.gov/emergency-alerts.
In an accompanying video, a spokesperson explained the process.
“Hi, New Yorkers. Do you know you can sign up to receive emergency and weather alerts right to your phone in real time?” the spokesperson said.
“It’s easy. Just text your county or borough name,” the spokesperson added, demonstrating by texting “columbia” to the number.
The spokesperson noted the benefit: “So I know when severe weather is headed my direction.”
This article was drafted with the aid of Grok, an AI tool by xAI, under the direction and editing of Robert Cox to ensure accuracy and adherence to journalistic standards.
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