Ready Broome App Sends Emergency Alerts Straight To Your Phone

On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, the Broome County Office of Emergency Services announced a new app for county residents.

The mobile app has been launched as “Ready Broome”. According to the announcement, the purpose of this app is to provide residents with quick, reliable access to emergency alerts, preparedness resources, public safety information, and critical updates during emergencies and severe weather events – all in one app.

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The Ready Broome mobile app includes emergency push notifications from the Broome County Office of Emergency Services, National Weather Service alerts, preparedness and safety resources, information related to power outages and damage reporting, traffic and roadway information, and additional emergency services updates and tools.

Having accurate and timely information during an emergency is critical. The Ready Broome app gives residents direct access to important alerts, preparedness information, and emergency resources right from their phones. This is about making information easier to access and helping our community stay informed and prepared.  - Broome County Executive Jason Garnar

Broome County residents are being encouraged to download the Ready Broome app and enable notifications to receive important emergency alerts and updates. The mobile app is now available for download for Apple and Android devices. Just search for Ready Broome NY from your phone's app store. It is a free download.

As we know, Broome County has a long history of natural disasters and emergencies. It is imperative for us to be able to reach out to residents with timely and accurate information as quickly as possible during these situations. The Ready Broome app will allow us to do just that while providing the public with many other valuable tools such as personal/household emergency planning, power outage information and Health Department information, all at your fingertips. -  Neal Haight, Director of the Office of Emergency Services