ALert Statewide Notification System
The platform can deliver emergency notifications through several methods:
- Text (SMS) Alerts
- Voice Call Alerts
- Email Alerts
These delivery types vary depending on the contact information you provide in your Smart911 profile.
A. Text Keyword Opt-In
You can quickly opt in by texting the appropriate keyword to 77295.
State Opt-In example:
• ALalert – for state emergency notifications
• ALinfo – for state non‑emergency updates
Note: These keywords opt you into state‑level alerts only, not individual counties.
County Opt-In example:
• JeffersonAlert – for Jefferson County emergency notifications
• JeffersonInfo – for Jefferson County community updates
Note: Jefferson County keywords shown as an example.
B. Smart911 Portal Opt-In (Voice & Email Alerts)
To receive voice and email alerts, create or log in to your Smart911 account.
Follow this link to the Alabama Emergency Management Agency website. A “Register” button is located at the bottom of the page: Sign Up for Emergency Alerts
Once signed in to Smart911:
- Locate the tab labeled “Alerts.”
- Click the “Alerts” tab to view all alert lists available to you.
- Select the groups and the delivery methods (voice, email, text) you prefer for each list.
C. IPAWS Opt-In Status
Most devices are already opted into IPAWS alerts by default.
To check or adjust your IPAWS settings, review your device’s notification menu (usually under Wireless Emergency Alerts or Government Alerts).
Note: Some categories of IPAWS alerts cannot be disabled depending on the device.
A. Opting Out of Text Alerts
If you opted in texting keywords to 77295, reply STOP in the same message thread with short code. This will remove you from keyword‑based text alerts.
B. Opting Out Through Smart911
- Locate the tab labeled “Alerts.”
- Click the “Alerts” tab to view all alert lists you currently have access to.
- Uncheck any alert lists or delivery methods (text, voice, email) you no longer want to receive.
C. Opting Out of IPAWS Alerts
IPAWS Wireless Emergency Alerts cannot be turned off through Smart911.
However, some device settings may allow you to disable specific categories of Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA).
Yes — residents can opt into multiple counties by texting each county’s keyword to 77295.
To make another county appear in your Smart911 portal, add an additional address to your Smart911 profile. The system will recognize that address and display the alert options for the county where that address is located. Additionally, any county you opt into by texting its keyword will automatically populate in your Smart911 portal.
SMS Keyword Opt-In List (By County)
Text Info or Alert to 77295 to subscribe.
County Opt-In Examples:
Jefferson County
JeffersonInfo
JeffersonAlert
Madison County
MadisonInfo
MadisonAlert
Mobile County
MobileInfo
MobileAlert
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