In recent New York news it has been announced that a website has been established to keep NY civilians in the know.
NYALERT.gov has been set up to post emergency related information and if you sign up for alerts you can receive messages regarding events such as highway closures and weather warnings. These messages may be sent via email or a text message!
The website also contains press releases, information on local "shred your documents for days," traffic and accident updates as well as emergency preparedness information. To find out more or sign up for alerts visit http://www.nyalert.gov/home.aspx.