How to Sign-up for Emergency Notifications

LENSAlert

LENSAlert (Louisville Emergency Notification System) is a free public safety alert service that provides emergency notifications and critical information directly to residents through text messages, phone calls, and email. Alerts may include severe weather warnings, evacuation notices, hazardous materials incidents, traffic emergencies, and other time-sensitive public safety information.

How to sign-up:

• Text ‘LENSAlert’ to 67283 to begin receiving emergency notifications.
• Online: Create a free account through the Smart911/LENSAlert registration portal to customize how you receive alerts and add additional contact information. You can also change your notification settings at any time by logging into your Smart911 profile.

By signing up, you’ll receive important emergency updates that can help keep you, your family, and your community informed and safe.

LouReady App

LouReady is Louisville’s free emergency preparedness app that helps residents stay informed before, during, and after emergencies. The app delivers important alerts and notifications directly to your mobile device, including severe weather warnings, emergency incidents, preparedness information, and other public safety updates affecting the Louisville area. It also provides access to emergency resources, safety information, and preparedness tools to help residents make informed decisions during critical events.

How to get notifications with LouReady:

• Download the LouReady app on your smartphone or tablet.
• Enable notifications to receive emergency alerts and public safety updates directly through the app.

By using LouReady, residents can receive timely emergency information and access valuable preparedness resources all in one convenient location.

Weather Radio

A National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio is a reliable way to receive emergency weather alerts and warnings directly from the National Weather Service. Weather radios can provide notifications for severe weather events such as tornadoes, flash floods, severe thunderstorms, winter storms, and other weather-related emergencies, even when power, internet, or cellular service may be disrupted.

How to use a weather radio:

• Purchase a NOAA Weather Radio with alert capabilities.
• Program the radio for your county.
• Keep the radio powered on and set to alert mode.
• When a warning or emergency message is issued for your area, the radio will automatically sound an alert and provide detailed information.

A NOAA Weather Radio is an important preparedness tool that can provide timely warnings day or night, helping you take action to protect yourself and your family before severe weather strikes.

Tornado Sirens

Outdoor Warning Sirens are designed to alert people who are outdoors that a dangerous situation, such as a tornado warning, may be occurring and that they should seek shelter immediately. Sirens are not intended to be heard clearly inside homes, businesses, or other buildings.

Because tornadoes can occur at any time of the day or night, residents should have multiple ways to receive warnings indoors, such as LENSAlert, the LouReady app, and NOAA Weather Radio. Having more than one method of receiving alerts helps ensure you receive critical warning information when severe weather threatens.