NEWPORT NEWS — Hurricane season on the Atlantic coast began on June 1 and this city wants to stay connected with locals in case of an emergency.
NNAlert is the city’s official emergency system. If someone chooses to sign up they have the option to receive an automated text message, email or phone call when there’s an emergency.
To signup for the alert system, visit here.
Hurricane season runs until Aug. 30 on the Atlantic coast.
Forecasters are predicting a total of 14 named storms, seven hurricanes — three major — along the Atlantic, according to a news release from the city.
The city also asks that residents track potential storms by visiting the National Hurricane Center.
