Governor Kay Ivey announced Tuesday the activation of a new statewide notification system in Alabama, designed to quickly alert the public to floods and other disasters, following a $1.2 million funding commitment revealed in her January 2026 state of the state address.
This system will directly alert Alabamians via cell and landline phones, as well as local television and radio broadcasts. Governor Ivey emphasized, "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."
Residents can opt-in for alerts by visiting ema.alabama.gov and completing the ALalert form, or by texting "ALalert" to 77295 for emergency notifications. For general preparedness information, they can text "ALinfo" to the same number.
The system's implementation follows the tragic July 2025 Texas flood, which claimed 27 lives, including 25 children at Camp Mystic and 8-year-old Sarah Marsh of Homewood. Governor Ivey signed the Sarah Marsh Heaven's 27 Camp Safety Act into law on April 8, 2026, reinforcing camp safety.
Activated ahead of National Preparedness Month in September, this initiative underscores Governor Ivey's ongoing efforts to strengthen Alabama's emergency response capabilities. She urged, "I encourage all Alabamians to sign up for the new alert system today."