This bill mandates the State Office of Emergency Management to establish a hyperlocal text alert system aimed at providing real-time warnings about flood and severe weather conditions to residents of New Jersey. The system will be developed in collaboration with state and local law enforcement agencies and the media, and it will be a voluntary service for residents who choose to register their mobile electronic communications devices. The alert system will utilize various data sources, including flood sensors, river height monitoring devices, and reports from local governments, to ensure timely and accurate dissemination of critical information.

The alerts generated by this system will include essential details such as current rainfall levels, local river conditions, storm surge information, and evacuation routes when necessary. The bill emphasizes the importance of prioritizing text messaging as the primary communication method and outlines the types of information that alerts must convey to facilitate safe community responses during emergencies. The Director of the State Office of Emergency Management is tasked with adopting rules and regulations to implement this act, which will take effect immediately upon passage.