Alabama launches new statewide weather alert system
Reading time: 2 minutes
A new $1.2 million weather alert system has launched across Alabama.
Gov. Kay Ivey announced plans for the program back in January and it officially went live Aug. 25. The new notification-based system will directly alert people in areas of impending floods or other natural disasters through their phones.
“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.”
Gov. Kay Ivey
How you can sign up for new weather alerts
Residents can opt in to receive alerts from Alabama EMA in two ways:
- Visit ema.alabama.gov, click on the ALalert section and complete the opt-in form.
- Sign up by text message:
- For emergency alerts and notifications, text ALalert to 77295.
- For general preparedness information and updates, text ALinfo to 77295.
Ivey previously called for the implementation of the new statewide notification system in the wake of the tragic July 2025 Texas flood which claimed the lives of 27 persons, including 25 children at Camp Mystic including 8-year-old Sarah Marsh of Mountain Brook.
The activation of the statewide notification system comes ahead of National Preparedness Month in September. Officials say the new system marks another critical step, putting timely and life-saving information directly into the hands of Alabamians when they need it most.
“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. I encourage all Alabamians to sign up for the new alert system today.”
Gov. Kay Ivey
