The Town of Ramapo has officially upgraded its emergency alert system, transitioning to a new CivicPlus-powered platform designed to improve communication and accessibility for residents during emergencies.

The enhanced system allows residents to receive real-time notifications about important situations including inclement weather, missing persons, road closures, and other emergency issues.

In addition to a full-feature app for smartphone users, the system now includes a simple text-only option—making it accessible to everyone. Residents without smartphones can easily enroll by texting RamapoNY to 38276, allowing them to receive critical alerts directly via SMS.

Town officials say the upgrade ensures that all residents can stay informed and safe, regardless of the type of phone they use.

Residents are strongly encouraged to sign up as soon as possible to ensure they receive timely alerts during emergencies.

To register or learn more, visit: https://portal.civicplus.com/NY-Ramapo/notifications?tab=alerts