NY Mets' Amed Rosario Encourages New Yorkers To Use Notify NYC

FOREST HILLS, NY – New York Mets' shortstop Amed Rosario is teaming up with Notify NYC to encourage New Yorkers to sign up for emergency alerts and notifications.

Notify NYC is the city's free, official emergency communications program that provides public service announcements in English and Spanish. The PSAs are also available on Rosario's Twitter and Instagram accounts, along with the NYC Emergency Management's social media platforms.

"Whether in life or at the plate, there is not better way to prepare than having the information you need to make the best decision possible," Rosario said in a prepare statement announcing the partnership. "Staying informed with Notify NYC and Notify NYC Español allows me to feel prepared for any emergency, whether it is a traffic jam on my way to the ballpark or a pop-up thunderstorm while I'm running errands."

To date, Notify NYC has issued more than 18,400 localized emergency notifications and has nearly 1 million subscribers. Subscribers can receive alerts via phone, email, SMS, Twitter and the mobile app. The alerts are also available to non-English speaking subscribers in up to 12 languages.

Alerts include pre-scripted mass transit alerts, fire department activity, missing person(s) alerts, public health and safety notifications, utility alerts, weather alerts, drills and exercises, alternate side parking updates, and more.

To learn more about Notify NYC, visit NYC.gov/NotifyNYC.