Newcastle is now able to send alerts via text message or email. This allows you to be notified on information that deserves immediate attention, such as severe weather warnings, office closures, important reminders, safety/emergency information, etc. 

This system is to be used for emergency alerts and non-emergency alerts that may have a significant impacts to residents. Emergency alerts could be related to specific hazards that require some kind of action. Non-emergency alerts could include significant transportation problems with prolonged impacts or significant police or fire activity. This service is not meant to be all inclusive and demonstrates that this system will not be used for routine information. 

These alerts are provided free of charge, however standard text messaging rates and other charges may apply.