How does the Community Emergency Notification System work?
In a major emergency, and only in a major emergency, alert messages will be sent by authorized Westchester County employees. You should read these messages quickly and follow the instructions they contain. Westchester has the ability to send e-mail and cell phone text messages throughout the emergency to keep you informed. Even if cell phone calls are busy, cell phone text messages should continue to reach you. If you do receive an alert message, please follow the instructions on that message. PLEASE DO NOT CALL 911 or Westchester Countys Department of Emergency Services as they are already aware of the emergency — and your call will tie up precious resources and available phone lines. We update the County’s website www.westchestergov.com as often as possible with additional information about the emergency. In addition, you should tune to local television and radio stations. (Remember to keep a battery-operated radio on hand.
