Emergency Alerts on Your Phone: Stay Informed, Stay Safe

Get critical alerts about floods, wildfires, and other emergencies—straight to your phone, even when networks are congested.

Enable Emergency Alerts on Your Phone

Your phone could save your life.

In a disaster, seconds matter—and cell phone emergency alerts are a critical lifeline for real-time safety information.

These alerts are part of the Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS) and are issued by the National Weather Service and emergency management officials. They reach your phone even when networks are congested, delivering warnings about:

  • Flash floods

  • Wildfires

  • Severe weather

  • AMBER Alerts

  • Other life-threatening emergencies

Why It Matters

Emergencies don’t wait for you to be near a TV or radio. Your mobile device is often the fastest, most direct way to get official alerts. Enabling these settings ensures you’ll be notified immediately if danger is near—giving you precious time to take action.

Stay Informed. Stay Safe.

For more emergency preparedness tips, visit our Emergency Information Center or sign up for local alerts at CallMeRuidoso.com.

How to Turn On Alerts

Take a moment to check your phone’s settings. Enabling alerts only takes a few seconds, but it could make all the difference in an emergency.

Watch these short video guides to activate alerts on your phone:

How to Enable Emergency Phone Alerts (English)

Cómo Activar Alertas de Emergencia en el Teléfono (Español)