WSBT Alert can now be sent to your mobile phone as a text message, wherever you are. Get breaking news, severe weather alerts, and now - brand new to WSBT Alert - School Closings, anywhere, anytime! It's one more way WSBT-TV is Your Local News Leader.
It's Easy & It's Free !
Step 1
First, you will test your mobile phone to make sure it's text-enabled. Simply provide us with your name, zip code and mobile contact information. If you want to receive email notifications, please provide us with your email address, too. Then select the message categories you wish to receive.
Step 2
An Authorization Code will be sent as a text message to your mobile phone. If you receive the Authorization Code, your mobile phone is text-enabled. Simply enter the Authorization Code during Step 2 to Authenticate yourself.
Here's an overview of the information you can receive:
*Check your cell phone plan for any text message fees your provider may charge.
Sign-up Below
Please complete the information below. Enter your mobile phone number and select your wireless carrier. You can also receive email messages, to do so, simply enter your email address. Please provide either a mobile phone number or an email address, or both.
In the next step of the sign up process, we will send a personal authorization code to your mobile phone or email address. You will need to enter the code in the next screen within (5) minutes in order to verify and complete your enrollment in the system. Important: Our systems are tested for performance and reliability on a frequent basis. However, normal network transmission limitations can occur from time-to-time and may cause delays in the receipt of messages.