The City of Key West has a mass notification solution powered by CivicReady. This solution is intended to provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe weather, road closures, king tide flooding, and evacuations, that may have significant impacts on residents. This list is not meant to be all-inclusive, and demonstrates that this system will not be used for routine non-emergency information.
This service is available to our citizens to receive emergency notification alerts via text message, email, pager, or voice mail (in extreme cases), based on your preference. You can customize your notification preferences when you sign up. In addition to receiving information on your mobile device, you may also receive a notification on your landline (if you have one), depending on the nature of the incident or event. The information you provide is confidential and will not be shared.
You will receive time-sensitive messages wherever you specify, such as your
Please provide your address and preferred method(s) of contact. Adding your address will help tailor alerts so you do not receive those that don't pertain to your area.
These alerts are free; however, standard text messaging rates and other charges may apply.
If you wish to subscribe to SMS text messages only, text your zip code to 38276. There is also a mobile app available.