ALERT IOWA STATEWIDE MESSAGING SYSTEM

 

Alert Iowa is the State of Iowa’s official emergency notification system. Through Alert Iowa, State and local officials are able to utilize a single, statewide notification system that provides local control of how and when to disseminate emergency and public safety messages to residents. Learn if your county is participating and sign up now to receive free alerts via text message, email, and/or voice message.

 

  1.  Add your address to receive geo-targeted alerts
  2.  Indicate what types of alerts you want to receive including weather, traffic, emergency, and more.
  3.  Indicate how you want to be notified by text, email, and/or voice message.

SIGN UP TO RECEIVE EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS

 

Sign up to receive alerts in your county. Citizens can sign up using three different processes.

 

  1. Create a profile through your county’s website opt-in page
  2. Download the Smart911 app and create a customized profile
  3. Send a text message to opt-in