Official City of London service

Get emergency alerts for your address.

Register to receive alerts when an emergency affects your area.

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Ways to receive alerts

  • Text message

    A short message to your mobile phone that explains what is happening and what to do.

  • Phone call

    A recorded message to your landline or mobile phone that reads the alert aloud.

  • Email

    The full alert, sent to your email address, so you have a written copy.

How it works

You only need to register once. You can update your details at any time.

  1. Create your account

    Register with your name and a way to contact you.

  2. Add your address

    Alerts are sent to the areas an emergency affects. We use your address to include you.

  3. Choose how to receive alerts

    Select one or more, and the order in which we contact you.

Can't register online?

Call or email us and we'll help.

In an emergency, call 911

Alert London sends alerts to residents. It can't be used to report an emergency.

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