Press release:
Today, the City pf Batavia is conducting a test of NY-ALERT, the state's All Hazards Alert and Notification System.
This Web-based portal allows State agencies, county and local governments, emergency service agencies and institutions of higher learning to provide emergency alerting information and private notifications to defined audiences. Road closures, fire and police activity, evacuation notices, and other emergency notifications are some examples of how the City of Batavia may use NY-ALERT.
NY-ALERT is FREE and subscription based. The City of Batavia encourages members of the community to register on the NY ALERT Web site at www.nyalert.gov. Your e-mail address will be your identifier. When you register, you can list multiple devices from which you will receive alerts and notifications.
Most alerts are issued locally by Genesee County or the City of Batavia. Local officials determine when to issue an alert and what devices to send alerts to. You may receive information on all the devices you registered, or just one. Each emergency is different; therefor, each alert will be tailored to meet the notification needs of the incident.
If you do not have access to the worldwide Web, you can still sign up for NY-ALERT by calling 1-888- 697-6972.
anybody know when was the
anybody know when was the last time Batavia had to be evacuated? when Batavia had an emergency ? when the world stops turning all your electronics will be worthless...another waste of tax dollars
So I guess you don't wish to
So I guess you don't wish to receive an alert, which will come faster than you'll see from the t.v. news sources, of a prison escape(Attica is not that far from Batavia), flash flooding closing roads, areas to avoid due to law enforcement operations, i.e.standoff/hostage situations, etc.
No community is immune from any type of emergency scenario, and that includes Batavia, N.Y.
You may continue to hide under your rock.