Who runs the emergency alert system for Staten Island?

The system is administered by New York City Emergency Management through Notify NYC.

Is there a cost to register?

No, registration for Notify NYC is free.

Can I choose only Staten Island alerts?

Yes, you can select borough- and neighborhood-level alerts when you register.

How to Register for Emergency Alerts - Staten Island

Public Safety New York 3 Minutes Read · published February 08, 2026

Staten Island, New York residents can sign up for official emergency alerts to receive rapid notifications about weather, public-safety incidents, evacuations, and shelter information. This guide explains how to register online, what information is required, who runs the system, and how to report problems. Registration is voluntary and available to individuals, households, and organizations serving vulnerable populations. Follow the steps below to enroll, confirm delivery methods, and keep your contact info current so you get timely, borough- and city-level warnings.

How to register online

Follow these steps to register for Notify NYC, the City of New York emergency alert service. You can sign up and choose alert methods like text, email, or phone calls; you may also select neighborhood or topic-based alerts.

Create an account or use your existing NYC.gov login on the official Notify NYC sign-up page: Notify NYC sign-up^[1]
Enter contact details you want to receive alerts (mobile number, email, landline) and confirm any verification codes.
Select the neighborhoods and alert categories you want, including Staten Island borough alerts and topic tags such as severe weather or public health.
Review notification preferences and opt into language or accessibility options if available.

Registration is voluntary and free for residents.

Penalties & Enforcement

Signing up for emergency alerts is a public service action; the City does not impose penalties for failing to register. The official pages consulted do not list fines or criminal sanctions related to registration or nonregistration.

Fines: not specified on the cited page.^[2]
Escalation for nonregistration: not specified on the cited page.
Non-monetary measures: not specified on the cited page; emergency orders and evacuation directives are issued under broader city emergency powers.
Enforcer: New York City Emergency Management (NYC Emergency Management) administers Notify NYC and coordinates alerts; complaints or accuracy issues can be reported through the agency contact page.^[2]
Appeals or review: not specified on the cited page; request corrections to your account via the Notify NYC account settings or the agency contact methods.

Applications & Forms

No separate municipal permit or legal form is required to register for Notify NYC; registration is completed online through the Notify NYC sign-up interface. If a specific organizational enrollment form is needed, instructions appear on the official sign-up pages referenced below.

How-To

Go to the official Notify NYC registration page and click the sign-up or manage account link.
Enter your contact information and verify via any sent code.
Select Staten Island neighborhoods and alert topics you want to receive.
Save your preferences and test that alerts are delivered to your chosen contacts.
If you have delivery problems, use agency contact methods to report issues or update contact info.

FAQ

Who runs the emergency alert system for Staten Island?: The system is administered by New York City Emergency Management through Notify NYC.
Is there a cost to register?: No, registration for Notify NYC is free.
Can I choose only Staten Island alerts?: Yes, you can select borough- and neighborhood-level alerts when you register.

Key Takeaways

Sign up for Notify NYC to get borough- and neighborhood-level emergency alerts for Staten Island.
Keep contact details current and verify delivery methods to ensure you receive messages.
If alerts fail to arrive, contact NYC Emergency Management or NYC311 for assistance.