How to Get Snow Emergency Text Messages for Minneapolis

Know about snow emergencies in Minneapolis even while on the go

The City of Minneapolis sends out alerts whenever there are snow emergencies throughout the community during the winter months. Receiving such alerts via text messages sent to your cell phone allows you to keep informed of impending weather emergencies even when you are away from a television set, computer or radio. Signing up for snow emergency text messages takes little time and ensures you know about such emergencies, regardless of where you are in Minneapolis.

Instructions

1. Learn the email address for your phone number. The address is your ten-digit number without any spaces or punctuation used between the numbers plus the "@" address for your wireless provider. An example of an AT&T address is "[e-mail]." Contact your wireless provider or visit the "Get your text messaging e-mail address" link in the Resources section.

2. Go to the "Email Subscriptions" page listed in the Resources section.

3. Click the "Subscription Type" menu on the Email Subscriptions page. Choose "SMS/Text Message" in the menu.

4. Enter your phone email address inside the "Wireless Number" box. Click "Submit." You now receive snow emergency text messages whenever such messages are sent.

Tips & Warnings

• Check with your wireless provider or read your cell phone contract to learn about any fees you will be charged due to receiving such text alerts.

References

• Official Web Site of the City of Minneapolis, Minnesota: E-Mail and Text Message Snow Alerts

Resources

• Official Web Site of the City of Minneapolis, Minnesota: Get Your Text Messaging E-Mail Address
• Official Web Site of the City of Minneapolis, Minnesota: E-Mail Subscriptions