Westchester County, New York

Emergency Alert Sign Up

Westchester County has created an emergency notification system for its residents and people working in the county. The Community Emergency Notification System (CENS) will be used only in the event of a major disaster or catastrophe to disseminate important emergency notifications and updates. If you would like to be contacted in the event of an emergency, please sign up.

Emergency Alert Sign Up Form

Sign up here to receive e-mail, text messages, and/or phone messages before, during, or after a major storm or other disaster affecting Westchester County.

Quick News/Public Safety Info

This news bulletin service is the fastest way to learn about what’s happening around the county. Sign up to receive the latest news on a variety of topics, including public safety and emergency information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have a question about what CENS is and how it works? Find answers to all of the most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).