SMS Earthquake Alert

Its really cool living in one of the most webconscious and technologically aware cities in the world. One of the benefits that we are able to reap are the government programs that take advantage of the net - from setting appointments online for the DMV to seeing realtime GPS locations of Muni trains. www.alertsf.org is a perfect example of leveraging technology for the greater good.

AlertSF is a text-based notification system for the city of San Francisco. The site will send tsunami alerts, severe weather/flooding notifications and post-disaster information to multiple wireless devices (cell phones / pagers) and email accounts.

The site plans on including features such as alerts regarding traffic delays, power outages, road closures, and other important information.

The best part is that registration for AlertSF is free. But be sure to check with your wireless carrier to determine how much SMS messages will cost.